Definition of 本地垂迹説 (ほんじすいじゃくせつ)

ほんじすいじゃくせつ

本地垂迹説

ほんじすいじゃくせつ

honjisuijakusetsu

noun
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manifestation theory (holding that Shinto gods are manifestations of buddhas)
Related Kanji
本 book, present, main, origin, true, real, counter for long cylindrical things
地 ground, earth
垂 droop, suspend, hang, slouch
迹 mark, print, impression
説 opinion, theory, explanation, rumor