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Dainichi in a sentence

Using Dainichi

  • In the example corpus, dainichi often appears in combinations such as: buddha dainichi.

Context around Dainichi

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 2 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

buddha 3× word 1×

Often after:

means 1× great 1×

Sentence patterns with Dainichi

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

dainichi means great 1× resonate with dainichi and hence 1× the buddha dainichi 1× the buddha dainichi great sun 1× the word dainichi for the 1× vairocana buddha dainichi 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

dainichi means great 1× the emperor lays 1× the priest gyogi 1× these forms sounds 1× translated by m 1×

Common sentence endings:

here and now 1× of the sun 1× or gyoki bosatsu 1× the buddha dainichi 1× to local traditions 1× vairocana buddha dainichi 1×

Words around Dainichi

Just before it in the word index:

daini 5 dainfern 7 daines 36 daine 3 dainagon 2 daina 5

Just after it in the word index:

dainik 4 dains 4 daintier 3 dainties 3 daintily 5 daintiness 1

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 aapp 8

Corpus analysis for Dainichi

  • In this selection, "dainichi" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 27.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, buddha, word, means and great stand out and add context to how "dainichi" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include dainichi means great and resonate with dainichi and hence. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "dainichi" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with dainichi

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The priest Gyogi went to Ise Daijingu Shrine for blessings to build the Buddha Dainichi. (15 words)

According to Kūkai, esoteric Buddhism has the Dharmakaya (Jpn: hosshin, embodiment of truth) as its source, which is associated with Vairocana Buddha (Dainichi). (23 words)

The Emperor lays out plans for the Buddha Dainichi (Great Sun Buddha), at Tōdai-ji assisted by the Priest Gyogi (or Gyoki) Bosatsu. (23 words)

Longer example sentences

Translated by M. Joseph Costellos, S.J. St Louis: The Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1992 citation Xavier was welcomed by the Shingon monks since he used the word Dainichi for the Christian God; attempting to adapt the concept to local traditions. (41 words)

These forms, sounds and thoughts are expressed by the Shingon practitioner in various rituals and tantric practices which allow them to connect with and inter-resonate with Dainichi and hence reach enlightenment here and now. (35 words)

Dainichi means "Great Sun" and Kūkai uses this as a metaphor for the great primordial Buddha, whose teaching and presence illuminates and pervades all, like the light of the sun. (30 words)

Example sentences (6)

According to Kūkai, esoteric Buddhism has the Dharmakaya (Jpn: hosshin, embodiment of truth) as its source, which is associated with Vairocana Buddha (Dainichi).

Dainichi means "Great Sun" and Kūkai uses this as a metaphor for the great primordial Buddha, whose teaching and presence illuminates and pervades all, like the light of the sun.

The Emperor lays out plans for the Buddha Dainichi (Great Sun Buddha), at Tōdai-ji assisted by the Priest Gyogi (or Gyoki) Bosatsu.

The priest Gyogi went to Ise Daijingu Shrine for blessings to build the Buddha Dainichi.

These forms, sounds and thoughts are expressed by the Shingon practitioner in various rituals and tantric practices which allow them to connect with and inter-resonate with Dainichi and hence reach enlightenment here and now.

Translated by M. Joseph Costellos, S.J. St Louis: The Institute of Jesuit Sources, 1992 citation Xavier was welcomed by the Shingon monks since he used the word Dainichi for the Christian God; attempting to adapt the concept to local traditions.

Common combinations with dainichi

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

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