NichiDict

寒苦鳥

かんくちょう
[kankuchou]

Meanings

1.Noun

Buddhismcold-suffering bird; kankuchō; imaginary bird said to live in the Himalayas who forgets the cold of night as soon as morning comes

2.Noun

Buddhism(lazy) person who is poor at practicing asceticism; person unlikely to reach satori