This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

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

菩薩

Readings

Kana: ぼさつ、ぼさち
Romaji: bosatsu, bosachi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

bodhisattva; one who has reached enlightenment but vows to save all beings before becoming a buddha

(Buddhist term)
2

High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court)

3

title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory

See also: 本地垂迹説

Kanji

Reading: 
Meanings: kind of grass, sacred tree
Readings: サツ、 サチ
Meaning: Buddha