南な無む三さん宝ぼう

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Meanings

1

expression, interjection

Homage to the Three Jewels

yojijukugo (four-character idiom)Buddhism

Buddhist expression of reverence for the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Used in prayers, sutras, and formal religious contexts.

See also: 三宝 (さんぼう)

僧そう侶りょは「南な無む三さん宝ぼう」と唱となえた。
The monk chanted 'Namu Sanbō' (Homage to the Three Jewels).

2

oh no!; good heavens!; oops

dated termyojijukugo (four-character idiom)

Dated exclamation of surprise, dismay, or mild shock. Now mostly replaced by more common interjections like あら or おや.

「南な無む三さん宝ぼう、財さい布ふを忘わすれた」と彼かれは叫さけんだ。
'Oh no, I forgot my wallet!' he exclaimed.