頭ず光こう

noun

halo (of a Buddhist statue); nimbus

Specifically refers to the halo depicted behind the head of a Buddhist statue, as opposed to a full-body halo (光輪).

See also: 光輪

• この仏ぶつ像ぞうの頭ず光こうは非ひ常じょうに精せい巧こうに作つくられている。

  The halo of this Buddhist statue is crafted with great intricacy.