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On'yomi
GO
Kun'yomi
さと.る
satoru

enlightenment · perceive · discern · realize · understand

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heart + 吾

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of heart and I. Knowing self with heart.

Symbolism

Resolution, enlightenment, realize. Represents deep understanding.

Spiritual Meaning

Represents highest spiritual achievement in Buddhism - liberation from worldly desires and understanding of truth.

Related Culture & Scenes

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

豁然大悟

かつぜんたいご

suddenly seeing the light; achieving full enlightenment all of a sudden; suddenly seeing the light

大悟徹底

たいごてってい

attain divine enlightenment; perceive absolute truth; experience spiritual awakening; attain divine enlightenment

翻然大悟

ほんぜんたいご

suddenly seeing the light; it suddenly dawning upon one; suddenly seeing the light

転迷開悟

てんめいかいご

casting away one's vices or worldly desires and achieving enlightenment; casting away one's vices or worldly desires and achieving enlightenment

Proverbs & Idioms

悟りを開く

さとりをひらく

To attain enlightenment

To understand truth and dispel confusion