極楽

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1

in Buddhism, Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land) — the ideal afterlife paradise.

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彼は極楽浄土に生まれ変わることを願った。

He wished to be reborn into the Pure Land (Sukhavati).

2

paradise; a blissful or heavenly place or state (often used figuratively).

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温泉に入ると、しばらく極楽のような気分になる。

After soaking in the hot spring, you feel like you're in paradise for a while.

このベッドはふかふかで、寝ると極楽だ。

This bed is so soft—sleeping on it is heavenly.

子どもたちの笑い声に包まれて、家は私にとっての小さな極楽だ。

Surrounded by the children's laughter, home is a little paradise to me.

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