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[けい(経)·てん(典)]
keiten
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[きょう(経)·てん(典)]
kyouten
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English Meaning(s) for 経典

noun
  1. sacred books; sutras; scriptures; Bible
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Definition and Synonyms for 経典

Sacred Scripture any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
Synonyms: 教典, 経典

Meanings for each kanji in 経典

» sutra; longitude; pass thru; expire; warp
» code; ceremony; law; rule

Categories 経典 is a member of

Sacred Text writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
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