Japanese

ぶつぞう
Meaning: Buddhist statue; image of Buddha
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

仏
像

Example sentences

There are many beautiful Buddhist statues in that temple.
その仏像は純粋な黄金で作られている。
That Buddha statue is made of pure gold.
神社には古い仏像が安置されている。
An old Buddhist statue is enshrined in the shrine.
この寺の仏像は国宝に指定されている。
The Buddhist statue in this temple is designated as a national treasure.
仏像は古い厨子に安置された。
The Buddha statue was enshrined in an old zushi.
この古刹には、国宝級の仏像が数多く安置されている。
In this ancient temple, many Buddhist statues of national treasure class are enshrined.
明治初期の廃仏毀釈によって、多くの貴重な仏像が失われた
Due to the anti-Buddhist movement in the early Meiji era, many precious Buddhist statues were lost.
寺に丈六の仏像が立っている
A six-foot Buddha statue stands in the temple.
仏像の慈眼が参拝者を見守っている
The compassionate eyes of the Buddha statue watch over the worshipers.
貴重な仏像が火災によって激しく毀傷された。
The precious Buddha statue was severely damaged by the fire.

Usage Notes

Refers to sculptures or paintings depicting figures from Buddhism.

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