Faith - Shinjin

Japanese: 信心 - しんじん

〘Noun〙① Buddhist term. Generally speaking, the mind that believes in the Three Treasures and the principle of cause and effect. This is considered the first step to entering the Buddhist path, and is called the first gate. In Pure Land Buddhism, it also refers to believing in Amida Buddha's original vow. ※Ryōiki (810-824) Vol. 1 "Then, one develops faith, turns away evil , and enters the right path."② (━suru) Believing in the power of gods and Buddhas, and praying for their protection. Also, that mind. ※Nippo Jisho (1603-04) "Xinjin (Shinjin) 〈translation〉 To believe and respect. xinjinuo (Shinjin) moyo wo su" ※Ukiyo Zoushi, Koshoku Ichidai Otoko (1682) 4 "I sent a guardian deity of 1.8 inches (1.8 cm) made by Jikaku Daishi, and he never let go of it and had faith in it (Shinjin). " ③ (━suru) To sincerely adore and yearn for a person. ※Ninjyohon, Kana Bunsho Onna Setsuyo (1831-34) 1 "You have a beautiful appearance, and I'm sure there are many men who say you look so good and respect you."

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Japanese:

〘名〙① 仏語。一般に三宝や因果の理法を信ずる心。これを仏道にはいる第一歩とし、初門という。また浄土教では阿彌陀仏の本願を信ずることをいう。※霊異記（810‐824）上「然して後に、乃(すなは)ち信心を発(おこ)し、邪を廻(めぐ)らして正に入れり」② (━する) 神や仏の力を信じて、その加護を願って祈ること。また、その心。※日葡辞書（1603‐04）「Xinjin(シンジン)〈訳〉信じ敬うこと。xinjinuo(シンジンヲ) モヨヲス」※浮世草子・好色一代男（1682）四「慈覚大師の作の一寸八分の十一面、守本尊を送りけるが、身をはなさず信心(シンジン)したまふこそうれし」③ (━する) ある人間を心から慕いあこがれること。※人情本・仮名文章娘節用（1831‐34）前「おめへなんぞも容貌はよし、気めへといひ、しん心する男が多からう」

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