彼岸

ひがん

[higan]

Definitions

1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

equinoctial week (when Buddhist services are held)

2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Buddhist services during the equinoctial week

3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

nirvana

4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

opposite bank; opposite shore; shore on the other side

お彼岸ひがんは春はると秋あきに二に回かいある。

The equinox occurs twice, spring and fall.

お彼岸ひがんにお墓参りはかまいりをした。

I visited the grave during the equinox.

お彼岸ひがんにはおはぎを食べるたべる。

We eat ohagi during the equinoctial week.