n. [ L. manifestatio: cf. F. manifestation. ] 1. The act of manifesting or disclosing, or the state of being manifested; discovery to the eye or to the understanding. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which manifests; a phenomenon which gives evidence of something hidden; exhibition; display; revelation; as, the manifestation of God's power in creation; the delayed manifestation of a disease. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
The secret manner in which acts of mercy ought to be performed, requires this public manifestation of them at the great day. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The materialization or apparition of a spirit; -- a phenomenon claimed to be seen by spiritualists. [ PJC ]
[すいじゃく;すいしゃく, suijaku ; suishaku](n) { Buddh } (See 本地) temporary manifestation by a buddha (in order to save people); manifested form (often a Shinto deity)[Add to Longdo]