仏陀(pronounced buddha) or 仏(hotoke)
the Buddha
Miroku is the Japanese name for Maitreya, the Buddha of the future.
the Buddha or shinigami
In Japanese, there are several words that can refer to a Buddha. "The" Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama (the founder of Buddhism) can be referred to as 'shaka.' (釈迦) Other words include 'butsu/hotoke,' (仏) and 'budda.' (仏陀)
When referring to "the" Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, you may say 'shaka.' Other terms include 'butsu' and 'budda.' Written in the same order, all of these are: 釈迦 仏 仏陀
Kyoto
Daibutsu _____ This is not correct, Daibutsu means "Big Buddha" (大 = big, 仏 = Buddha), and is most often used to refer to large Buddha statues. Buddha is simply "仏", pronounced "futsu/butsu" or "hotoke", depending on context (and who you ask).
Bouddha
buddha
The Buddha would be the right way to say it. "The Buddha" is a title used in the same way as other titles such as "The President" or "The Pope" when referring to the individual by title and not by name.
Big Belly Laughing Buddha in Chinese language....
Yes. Japanese merchants followed Buddha. They had special temples made of gold which they prayed and worshiped their leader. They had special ceremonies which they gave thanks and gifts to Buddha so he could restore all health and help them with their crops.