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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

九品

Readings

Kana: くほん、ここのしな
Romaji: kuhon, kokonoshina
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

nine levels of Amitabha's Pure Land

(Buddhist term)
Note: abbreviation
See also: 浄土
2

Amitabha's Pure Land

See also: 九品浄土
3

nine-tiered lotus leaf platform in Amitabha's Pure Land

See also: 九品蓮台

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 ク、 ここの、 ここの.つ
Meaning: nine
Readings: ヒン、 ホン、 しな
Meanings: goods, refinement, dignity, article, counter for meal courses