noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
attain Buddhahood; enter Nirvana
Buddhist term for reaching enlightenment and being released from the cycle of rebirth. Used in religious contexts.
修行を積んで、ついに成仏したと伝えられている。
It is said that after years of training, he finally attained Buddhahood.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Euphemistic, everyday use for dying peacefully or being at rest. Often used when someone has passed away after a long life or illness.
祖母は昨夜、静かに成仏しました。
My grandmother passed away peacefully last night.
彼ももう成仏しただろう。
He must be resting in peace now.