noun
Manjushri; Bodhisattva of Wisdom
A major bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, symbolizing transcendent wisdom. Often depicted holding a sword and a sutra.
文殊菩薩は知恵を司る仏様です。
Manjushri Bodhisattva is a deity who governs wisdom.
京都の文殊堂には多くの参拝者が訪れる。
Many worshippers visit the Monju Hall in Kyoto.
From the Sanskrit name Mañjuśrī, via Chinese 文殊師利 (Wénshūshīlì), shortened to 文殊.