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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)

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