Higan

悲願 (Higan) is a Japanese noun meaning “one's dearest wish, Buddha's vow to save humanity”.

Meanings

  1. nounone's dearest wish
  2. nounBuddha's vow to save humanity

Examples

  • The 'gold' yearned for by the Japanese synchronized swimming world was not quite reached.

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Kanji in 悲願

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