彼岸
Reading: ひがん
Meaning: Higan (Buddhist holiday), the other shore (nirvana)
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Example Sentence
During Higan, the whole family goes to visit the graves.
Usage Notes
Refers to the week around the spring and autumn equinoxes in Japan, a time for visiting ancestral graves. It can also mean the 'other shore' in Buddhism, representing enlightenment.
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