noun
Sukhavati; Amitabha's Pure Land
Buddhist term; abbreviation of 極楽浄土. Refers to the Western Paradise of Amitabha Buddha.
See also: 極楽浄土
Sukhavati refers to Amitabha Buddha's Western Pure Land.
noun
paradise; heaven on earth
Common metaphorical use for a place or situation of supreme bliss and comfort.
温泉に入って極楽気分を味わった。
I felt like I was in paradise soaking in the hot spring.
ここはまさに極楽だ。
This place is truly heaven on earth.