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
Pronounced: sūtora
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
経典
Pronounced: kyōten
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.
経典
Pronounced: kyōten
(Buddhism, Hinduism) A scriptural narrative, especially a discourse of the Buddha.
What does "sutra" mean?
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noun A rule, aphorism, or short saying in Sanskrit texts on grammar, law, or philosophy.
"The scholar spent years studying the ancient grammatical sutras."
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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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