隻履西帰
Reading: せきりせいき
Meaning: returning west with one sandal
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Example Sentence
僧 は 隻履西帰 の 話 を 語る
The monk tells the story of Bodhidharma's return west with one sandal.
Usage Notes
Refers to the Buddhist legend where Bodhidharma returned west after death carrying one sandal. Used metaphorically to describe mysterious disappearances or enlightened beings.
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