阿形

あぎょう

Meanings

1. Noun open-mouthed form (statue with open mouth, symbolizing the "a" half of "aum") See also: 吽形 (うんぎょう).

Kanji

• 阿 Africa; flatter; fawn upon. Read as ア.
• 形 shape. Read as ギョウ.

Word lists

• Buddhism

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists