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 104626 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

護身用

ごしんよう

(for) self-defense