神じん足そく通つう

also: しんそくつう

Meanings

unimpeded bodily function; supernatural power of bodily transformation

A Buddhist term for one of the six supernormal powers (六神通). Refers to the ability to move freely, multiply one's body, or appear anywhere at will. Used in doctrinal or scriptural contexts.

Kanji

神gods, mind, soul
足leg, foot, be sufficient
通traffic, pass through, avenue

Related words

六ろく神じん通つう
六神通 is the set of six supernormal powers, of which 神足通 is one. 神足通 specifically refers to the power of bodily transformation and unimpeded movement.

Written forms

神足通
- じんそくつう
  Standard kanji spelling for this Buddhist term. The reading じんそくつう is more common than しんそくつう.
- しんそくつう
  Alternate reading; less common but still encountered in some Buddhist contexts.
しんそくつう

Etymology

From Buddhist terminology. The kanji 神 (divine), 足 (foot/leg), and 通 (pass through) together convey the idea of divine or supernatural movement. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is a calque or translation of a Sanskrit or Pali original.