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[た(他)·りき(力)·ほん(本)·がん(願)]
tarikihongan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 他力本願

noun
  1. salvation by faith in Amitabha
  2. relying on others; depending on others
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Meanings for each kanji in 他力本願

» other; another; the others
» power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert
» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» petition; request; vow; wish; hope

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Sample Sentences for 他力本願

You're overly reliant on people. You'll never make it in the world that way.
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You shouldn't rely on others. It's important to want to help yourself.
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