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

毘沙門天

Reading

Kana: びしゃもんてん
Romaji: bishamonten
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Vaisravana (guardian god of Buddhism)

Kanji

Readings: ヒ、 ビ、 たす.ける
Meanings: help, assist
Readings: サ、 シャ、 すな、 よなげる
Meaning: sand
Readings: モン、 かど、 と
Meanings: gate, counter for cannons
Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-
Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial