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sutra in Japanese

sutra in Japanese is スートラ, 経典 — sutra means a rule, aphorism, or short saying in Sanskrit texts on grammar, law, or philosophy.

sutra in Japanese

スートラ
noun
Pronounced: sūtora
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
経典
noun
Pronounced: kyōten
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
経典
noun
Pronounced: kyōten
(Buddhism, Hinduism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.

What does "sutra" mean?

  1. noun A rule, aphorism, or short saying in Sanskrit texts on grammar, law, or philosophy.
    "The scholar spent years studying the ancient grammatical sutras."
  2. noun A Buddhist scripture recording a teaching or discourse of the Buddha.
    "Monks chanted a sutra during the morning ceremony."
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sutra in a sentence

  • The scholar spent years studying the ancient grammatical sutras.
  • Monks chanted a sutra during the morning ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sutra" in Japanese?

"sutra" in Japanese is スートラ, 経典. sutra means: A rule, aphorism, or short saying in Sanskrit texts on grammar, law, or philosophy.

How do you pronounce スートラ?

"sutra" in Japanese is スートラ, pronounced "sūtora".

How do you use "sutra" in a sentence?

Example: "The scholar spent years studying the ancient grammatical sutras." In Japanese, "sutra" is スートラ, 経典.

Are there other ways to say "sutra" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sutra": スートラ, 経典.

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