Buddhism in Japanese
"buddhism" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "buddhism" and related ideas.
Top pick
Buddha, the dead, France
Reading: butsu
4 strokes · wisdom, dark, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of person and not. Not person.
What it carries
Buddhism, Buddha statue, Buddha. Represents Buddha.
Related kanji for "buddhism"
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kyou · wisdom, spiritual
Composed of filial piety (孝) and whip (攴). Teaching with discipline.
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zen · peaceful, wisdom
Composed of altar and single. Meditating with single mind.
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hou · wisdom
Composed of water and leave. Water leaving law.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for buddhism?
The most common kanji for "buddhism" is 仏, read as butsu. It means Buddha, the dead, France. Related kanji: 教 (buddhism), 禅 (buddhism), 法 (buddhism).
How many strokes does 仏 have?
仏 has 4 strokes.