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般若

はんにゃ

Common

Meanings

  1. family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask
  2. noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy)
  3. prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment)
  4. dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression

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