Can you read it? The rare surname "Shatari" is not pronounced "Shatari"

"Shadari" is a rare surname with a strong Buddhist flavor, derived from Gundari Yasha Myo-o, one of the five great Wisdom Kings of Esoteric Buddhism.

Gundari Myoo is one of the Five Great Wisdom Kings and is placed in the south, and is considered to be the teaching wheel body of Hosho Nyorai.

He has a frightening appearance with one face, three eyes, and eight arms, and a snake wrapped around his body, and is said to have the power to remove all kinds of obstacles. He was worshipped as a war god and used to pray for victory in battles.

There are also records that show that the Kurumatari (Guntari) family served as priests at Ishidateo Shrine, currently located in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Gundari = Gundari

"Shadari" is a family name that is pronounced "Gundari." It is thought to be derived from "Gundari Myoo," one of the Five Great Wisdom Kings of Esoteric Buddhism, and is said to be the family name of a family that served as priests at a shrine.

What is “knowing unusual surnames”?
It is said that there are approximately 30 Japanese surnames, including different readings. We will introduce some of the most unusual surnames, their pronunciations and origins, as well as areas where they still exist in large numbers.

Reference books: Difficult to read surname dictionary by Masanori Shindo, Shonansha, 47 prefectures and surname encyclopedia, by Hiroshi Morioka, Maruzen Publishing

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