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和尚 【おしょう】
- [n] priestly teacher; preceptor
- [n] monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); priest; head priest
- [n] second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
- [n] master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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和 | Harmony, Japanese Style, Peace, Soften, Japan | ワ, オ, カ | やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか, あ.える |
尚 | Esteem, Furthermore, Still, Yet | ショウ | なお |