This is the 9856th most frequent Japanese word.
親鸞
"親鸞" (Shinran) refers to a prominent Japanese Buddhist monk and founder of the Jōdo Shinshū (True Pure Land) school of Buddhism.
Here, '親鸞' refers specifically to the historical figure Shinran, used as a proper noun.
親鸞は日本の著名な仏教思想家です。
Shinran is a renowned Buddhist thinker in Japan.
In this example, '親鸞' is used to refer to Shinran's spiritual contributions and teachings as part of historical context.
親鸞の教えは浄土宗の基礎を形成しました。
Shinran's teachings formed the foundation of the Jōdo school.
The word '親鸞' identifies Shinran personally, linking his legacy with the dissemination of his ideas and beliefs.