Lexical entry

ダライラマ

darairama

The title of the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

Used as the title for the highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism. In Japanese it appears in katakana and also in a rarer kanji form.

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らま

An honorific title for a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.

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A South American camelid used as a pack animal and for its wool.

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