南無三

Japanese

Kanji in this term
南 無 三
な
Grade: 2 		む
Grade: 4 		さん
Grade: 1
on'yomi

Etymology

Clipping of 南(な)無(む)三(さん)宝(ぽう) (namu sanpō) (“take refuge in the Triple Gem [of Buddhism]”, literally “a bow; salutations; homage to the three precious jewels; things; treasures”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [na̠mɯ̟sã̠ɴ]

Interjection

南(な)無(む)三(さん) • (namusan) 

  1. Used to express surprise or frustration: oh my God; good Lord
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