Associations to the word «Hotei»

Wiktionary

HOTEI, proper noun. (mythology) (Shinto) The Japanese name for the Chinese god, Budai. The fat and happy god of abundance and good health. One of the seven gods of luck.

Dictionary definition

HOTEI, noun. One of the 7 gods of happiness.

Wise words

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