What is the difference between "縁覚" and "頓証菩提"?

"縁覚" represents "Pratyekabuddha; a 'solitary realizer', one who has attained enlightenment on their own, without a teacher, and does not teach the dharma to others." (Level: C2PLUS), while "頓証菩提" represents "attaining enlightenment instantly; sudden realization of Buddhahood" (Level: C2PLUS). They belong to the synonym comparative set.

synonym Comparative

縁覚

頓証菩提

Differences Between "縁覚" and "頓証菩提"

Option A

縁覚

Meaning

Pratyekabuddha; a 'solitary realizer', one who has attained enlightenment on their own, without a teacher, and does not teach the dharma to others.

Reading

えんがく

Syllabus Level

C2PLUS

Practical Example

私は縁覚に興味があります。

I am interested in Pratyekabuddha; a 'solitary realizer', one who has attained enlightenment on their own, without a teacher, and does not teach the dharma to others..

Option B

頓証菩提

Meaning

attaining enlightenment instantly; sudden realization of Buddhahood

Reading

とんしょうぼだい

Syllabus Level

C2PLUS

Practical Example

私は頓証菩提に興味があります。

I am interested in attaining enlightenment instantly; sudden realization of Buddhahood.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(Pratyekabuddha; a 'solitary realizer', one who has attained enlightenment on their own, without a teacher, and does not teach the dharma to others.)"?

🎉 正解 / Correct!

使い分け解説:
- 縁覚: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 頓証菩提: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)

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