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What does 釈迦 (しゃか, shaka) mean?

釈迦 (しゃか, shaka) means Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha.

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Readingしゃか
Romajishaka
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しゃか
shaka

Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha

  1. 1noun Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha

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