Definition of 108 (ひゃくはち)

108

ひゃくはち

hyakuhachi

numeric
1.
108, one hundred and eight
noun
2.
the number of kleshas, worldly thoughts and passions(Buddhist term)
See also:煩悩
3.
the sum of 12 months, 24 seasons of the solar year, and 72 'climates' of one year
See also:七十二候,  節気
Other readings:
百八【ひゃくはち】
Related Kanji
hundred
eight, eight radical (no. 12)