(1) In Confucianism, justice, righteousness, morality, right conduct. (2) In general usage, meaning, purport, interpretation. (Buddhism) (1) Affair, object, thing, substance. That which is expressed in words (artha, don). (2) Meaning, especially as expressed in a form of literature. Gist, motive, purpose (artha); words (vacana). (3) Reason, or matter. (4) Truth (道理). Correct, true teaching, as distinguished from provisional 假说 teachings..