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Chinese
For pronunciation and definitions of 数珠 – see 數珠 (“prayer beads; rosary”).
(This term is the simplified form of 數珠). |
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Japanese
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| 數珠 (kyūjitai)
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| 數珠 (kyūjitai)
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Etymology
Literally, “counting pearls”, referring to their use in counting the number of chants recited of the Buddha's name (念仏 (nenbutsu)). (Though the beads are used for other purposes, such as simply holding them during prayer.)
Pronunciation
Noun
数珠 or 数珠 • (juzu or zuzu)
- (Buddhism) prayer beads
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