Word Meaning 護摩

ごま goma

護摩 is read as ごま (goma) and means homa.

Meaning

English

homa
Buddhist rite of burning wooden sticks to ask a deity for blessings

Reading

Kana

ごま

Romaji

goma

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 35 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 準2級 Rank 105831 Priority Q

Related Vocabulary

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護摩木

ごまぎ

homa stick

護摩壇

ごまだん

homa-mandala (fire altar)

護摩の灰

ごまのはい

thief posing as fellow traveller (traveler)

護国

ごこく

defense of one's country

護憲

ごけん

protecting the constitution

護衛

ごえい

guard

護岸

ごがん

river dike

護送

ごそう

escort (e.g. under guard)

護身

ごしん

self-protection

護持

ごじ

defend and maintain

護民官

ごみんかん

tribune (of ancient Rome)

護法

ごほう

defence of the constitution