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Buddha statue; Buddhist image; Buddhist sculpture
A statue or image representing Buddha or other Buddhist deities, typically found in temples and used as objects of worship or artistic appreciation.
寺には古い仏像がある。
There is an old Buddha statue in the temple.
この仏像は国宝に指定されている。
This Buddha statue has been designated as a national treasure.
奈良の大仏は有名な仏像だ。
The Great Buddha of Nara is a famous Buddhist statue.
RELATED TERMS:
- 大仏 (great Buddha statue)
- 仏教 (Buddhism)
- 寺、寺院 (temple)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan has many famous Buddha statues, including the Great Buddha of Nara (奈良の大仏) and the Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏). Many are classified as national treasures or important cultural properties.