善知識

善智識

Readings

Kana: ぜんちしき、ぜんぢしき

Romaji: zenchishiki, zenjishiki

Definition

noun

1

friend who guides one to Buddhism through teaching

See also: 悪知識

Kanji

善

Readings: ゼン、 よ.い、 い.い、 よ.く、 よし.とする

Meanings: virtuous, good, goodness

知

Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる

Meanings: know, wisdom

識

Readings: シキ、 し.る、 しる.す

Meanings: discriminating, know, write

智

Reading: チ

Meanings: wisdom, intellect, reason