teachings, doctrine, lesson

(Buddhism) Clipping of 釈迦牟尼 (Shakamuni): Sakyamuni / (historical) Short for 釈迦族 (Shaka-zoku): an ancient north Indian tribe to which Sakyamuni once belonged

(theater) a gold-lacquered Noh mask used to depict the Buddha

life / Literally, person's past. Used when speaking about the former life of a dead person.

to change, to make different / to move or shift to a different time or place

potential of 変える (kaeru): to be changeable / passive of 変える (kaeru): to be changed

(chiefly women's speech) first person singular pronoun: I, me

(polite) first-person singular pronoun: I, me

a personal or private matter / (by extension) selfishness

(formal) first-person singular pronoun: I, me