秘ひ仏ぶつ

noun

hidden Buddhist image; secret Buddha statue

A Buddhist statue or image that is normally kept concealed from public view and only displayed on special occasions.

• このお寺てらの秘ひ仏ぶつは、年ねんに一いち度どだけ開かい帳ちょうされる。

  The hidden Buddhist image at this temple is unveiled only once a year.