Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 貪瞋痴(とんじんち) in Japanese

貪瞋痴, 貪瞋癡
Kana Reading
とんじんち
Romaji
tonjinchi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    the three kilesas that poison the heart of man (greed, hatred and delusion)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

stupid, foolish

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: し.れる, おろか

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19 strokes

foolish

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: し.れる, おろか

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15 strokes

be angry

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: い.かる, いか.らす

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11 strokes

covet, indulge in

On'Yomi: タン, トン

Kun'Yomi: むさぼ.る

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