dukkha

Pali

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Definitions
  • (Buddhism) suffering, discontent, dissatisfaction

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit दुःख (sorrow, grief, sadness).

Origin

Sanskrit

दुःख

Gloss

sorrow, grief, sadness

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

悲, 哀

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