阿修羅
also: あすら
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Meanings
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Asura; demigod; anti-god
In Buddhist and Hindu mythology, a class of powerful, often combative demigods who fight the devas. The term is used in religious, literary, and figurative contexts.
Asura are sometimes regarded as one of the guardian deities in Buddhism.
His rage was like that of an Asura.
Usage patterns
- 阿修羅のような顔をするto have a fierce, wrathful expression (lit. an Asura's face)
He got angry and made a face like a raging Asura.
- 阿修羅と化すto turn into a raging fury (lit. become an Asura)
She became consumed by rage, turning into an absolute fury.
- 阿修羅のごとく暴れるto rampage furiously, like an Asura
He rampaged around like a raging demon.