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[はん(般)·にゃ(若)]
hannya
noun

English Meaning(s) for 般若

noun
  1. prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment)
  2. noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy)
  3. family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask
  4. dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
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Definition and Synonyms for 般若

Sapience ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
Synonyms: かしこ, 俐発, 分かち, 分かつ, 分別, 分別, 利口, 大賢, 悟性, 才力, 才気, 明哲, 明達, 知, 知力, 知恵, 知識, 聡明, 般若, 英明, 英知, 賢, 賢い, 賢慮

Meanings for each kanji in 般若

» carrier; carry; all
» young; if; perhaps; possibly; low number; immature

Categories 般若 is a member of

Know-How the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
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