NichiDict

彼岸

ひがん
[higan]

Meanings

1.Noun

equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held)

2.Noun

Buddhist services during the equinoctial week

3.Noun

Buddhismnirvana

4.Noun

opposite bank; opposite shore; shore on the other side

Examples

彼岸は春と秋に二回ある。

The equinox occurs twice, spring and fall.

彼岸にお墓参りをした。

I visited the grave during the equinox.

彼岸にはおはぎを食べる。

We eat ohagi during the equinoctial week.