This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

四曼

Reading

Kana: しまん
Romaji: shiman
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

four types of mandala (in Shingon)

(Buddhist term)
Note: abbreviation; obscure term
See also: 四種曼荼羅

Kanji

Readings: シ、 よ、 よ.つ、 よっ.つ、 よん
Meaning: four
Readings: マン、 バン、 なが.い
Meanings: wide, beautiful