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Japan Sightseeing Glossary (12)




Last update November 7, 2019

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Mi- み(御) prefix to add respect and reverence to words: e.g. Mihotoke (Buddha); Mikokoro (venerable person's heart; mind)
Min (the) Ming (Dynasty) (an ancient Chinese dynasty; 1368 - 1644)
Mitarashi 御手洗 a lavabo; a hand (washing; cleansing) purification area
Miya a Shinto shrine; an imperial residence (palace); a prince/princess; a house of prince
Miyage 土産 a souvenir
Metsuke 目付け a (government) inspector in the Edo period
Mon a gate
Mon a family crest
Myōō 明王 Wisdom King; Vidyaraja; The generic term for Buddha representations dedicated to strongly awakening people to the dharma, including Achala, Mahamayuri, and Ragaraja.


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