地獄絵
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Meanings
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picture of Hell; painting of Hell
Refers to a visual depiction of Buddhist hell, often found in religious art or literature. The cross-reference 地獄変 (Jigokuhen) is a famous story by Akutagawa Ryūnosuke about a painter creating a hell screen.
See also: 地獄変
I saw an old picture of Hell at the temple.
In Akutagawa Ryūnosuke's 'Jigokuhen,' a painter who creates a picture of Hell appears.