- 1. [n] {Buddh} penitence by chanting sutras; confession (of sins); Tendai ritual of chanting Lotus Sutra or to Kanzeon, Amida, or Kichijoten for forgiveness of sins performed unknowingly
- 2. [n, n-suf] {Buddh} penitence sutra
- 3. [n] {Buddh} guidebook to penitence