Definition of 他力本願 (たりきほんがん)

りきほんがん

他力本願

たりきほんがん

tarikihongan

noun
1.
salvation by faith in Amitabha(yojijukugo, Buddhist term)
See also:阿弥陀
2.
relying on others, depending on others(yojijukugo)
Related Kanji
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
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

りきほんがん
他力本願
なか
世の中
You're overly reliant on people. You'll never make it in the world that way

You shouldn't rely on others. It's important to want to help yourself