SuGoiSuす語彙す涅
涅: black mud
black mud; (in 涅槃) nirvana
10 strokesNames & literary · Rare kanji (1級 range)in 3 words here
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ネツ・デツ
Kunそめる
Used almost only in 涅槃 (ねはん, nirvana) and related Buddhist words; alone, kun そめる means to dye black.
Key words
涅槃ねはんnirvana
涅槃経ねはんぎょうNirvana Sutra
涅槃西風ねはんにしwest wind around the Buddha's memorial day
涅槃寂静ねはんじゃくじょうtranquility of nirvana
Example sentences
悟りを開いた者は、死後に涅槃に入ると信じられている。
It is believed that one who has attained enlightenment enters nirvana after death.
僧侶たちは朝の勤行で、涅槃経を唱えた。
The monks chanted the Nirvana Sutra during their morning service.
涅槃会のころに吹く涅槃西風に、春の近さを感じる。
In the west wind that blows around the Buddha's memorial day, I sense that spring is near.