Word Meaning 他力本願
たりきほんがん
tarikihongan
他力本願 is read as たりきほんがん (tarikihongan) and means salvation by faith in Amitabha.
Meaning
English
- salvation by faith in Amitabha
- relying on others
- depending on others
Reading
Kana
たりきほんがん
Romaji
tarikihongan
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2他力本願じゃ、世の中渡っていけないよ。
You're overly reliant on people. You'll never make it in the world that way.
他力本願じゃだめだよ。自分でなんとかしようという気持ちがなくちゃ。
You shouldn't rely on others. It's important to want to help yourself.