Meaning of 般若 in Japanese

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Definition of 般若

はんにゃ(hannya) 【 般若 】

般若 Kanji Details

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

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