空念仏
Meanings
Noun
1. empty words
Other readings
Kanji used
Pitch accent
からねんぶつ
Composed of
空
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; empty-handed; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false; no-show (reservation); put-on (cheeriness, courage, etc.); empty (compliments); …
Noun
念仏
nembutsu; nianfo; the three-word invocation "Namu Amida Butsu" dedicated to the Amitabha Buddha; visualizing a Buddha (in one's mind)
Noun