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What does 本願 (ほんがん, hongan) mean?

本願 (ほんがん, hongan) means long-cherished desire.

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Readingほんがん
Romajihongan
Part of speechnoun
ほんがん
hongan

long-cherished desire

  1. 1noun long-cherished desire
  2. 2noun Amida Buddha's original vow

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