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Jizo statue
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. Kshitigarbha (bodhisattva who looks over children, travellers and the underworld)
  2. 2. Ksitigarbha
A noun referring to Jizō, a beloved Buddhist deity in Japan often depicted as a small stone statue in robes. These statues are commonly found along roadsides, in cemeteries, and at temples, and are believed to protect travelers and children.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

On my day-off walk, I noticed fresh flowers had been left at the Jizo.

Sentence 2

On the morning walk to school, the kids are saying hello to the Jizo statue.

Sentence 3

Someone had tied a little bell to the Jizo statue in the back alley.

Sentence 4

According to reports, the toppled Jizo statue is expected to be restored by the local community.

Sentence 5

I took a walk during my lunch break to see the Jizo statue at the temple.