What is "miroku"

Miroku may refer to:

• Japanese for " Maitreya Buddha": as prophesied by the Buddha before entering nirvana.
• Miroku, the character in the anime and manga series InuYasha.
• Miroku Corp., a gun manufacturer.
• Miroku, a character in Naruto: Shippūden the Movie.
• Miroku, a minor character in 07-Ghost.