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Noun
1. rosary; string of prayer beadsBuddhism
Wikipedia definition
2. Buddhist prayer beadsBuddhist prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited whilst meditating. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions; thus some call this tool the Buddhist rosary.
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Other forms
数珠 【ずず】数珠 【じゅじゅ】

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