お経（おきょう、okyou）
- sutra

The word お経 お経 (okyō) refers to Buddhist scriptures or sutras. These are sacred texts containing the teachings of the Buddha. They are typically chanted, recited, or read during Buddhist ceremonies, rituals, and daily practices. The content of お経お経 varies depending on the specific sect or school of Buddhism. It can include sermons, philosophical discussions, and stories. The primary purpose is to convey the Buddha’s wisdom and guide practitioners toward enlightenment.

⚫︎ お寺でお経をあげる。 Translation: To chant sutras at the temple. ⚫︎ 毎日、お経を読んでいます。 Translation: I read sutras every day. ⚫︎ そのお坊さんはお経を流暢に唱えた。 Translation: That monk chanted the sutras fluently.

This word is used in conversations about Buddhism, religious practices, and ceremonies. You would use お経お経 when talking about Buddhist texts, the act of reciting or chanting them, or the context in which they are used (such as funerals, memorial services, or temple visits). You can also use it to refer to the contents of those texts.

⚫︎ The word お経お経 is typically written in hiragana as おきょう. ⚫︎ It can also be written in kanji as お経.

There are no direct synonyms, as お経お経 specifically refers to Buddhist scriptures. However, depending on the context, you might use more general terms like: ⚫︎ 仏典 (butten) - Buddhist scriptures. ⚫︎ 経典 (kyōten) - Scriptures.

There aren't specific antonyms. The concept is closely tied to Buddhism.

お葬式でお経が読まれました。 ・Translation: The sutras were read at the funeral. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the use of お経お経 in a funeral ceremony.

熱心にお経を唱えるお坊さんを見た。 ・Translation: I saw a monk chanting the sutras fervently. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the action of chanting お経お経 and the person performing it.

The word お経お経 is composed of: ⚫︎ お (o) - a polite prefix. ⚫︎ 経 (kyō) - which means "sutra," "scripture," or "teaching." This kanji is derived from the Chinese word for Buddhist scriptures. Therefore, お経お経 can literally be translated as "the sutras" or "the scriptures."