Kannon

/ kɑnon /

noun

1. the Japanese name for Kuan Yin

Example Sentences

In one early effort, Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, floats on colored flowers under a group of brisk Chinese characters wearing an elegant robe drawn with an already masterly line.

From New York Times

The San Diego Padres have taken only two pitchers, high schooler Kannon Kemp in the eighth round and two-way player Tucker Musgrove of the University of Mobile in the seventh.

From Washington Times

One of the men confessed to his role and Samia’s lawyer, Kannon Shanmugam, said the confession unfairly implicated Samia as the trigger man, in violation of his constitutional rights.

From Seattle Times

Kannon K. Shanmugam, a lawyer for Mr. Samia, said that was not good enough.

From New York Times

Reserve running back Kannon Katzer entered the transfer portal after WSU’s loss to Oregon State on Oct.

From Seattle Times