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[そう(僧)·りょ(侶)]
souryo
noun

English Meaning(s) for 僧侶

noun
  1. priest; monk; bonze
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Definition and Synonyms for 僧侶

Non-Christian Priest a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
Synonyms: 僧, 僧侶, 僧家, 僧都, 入道, 円顱, 和尚, 坊, お坊さん, 坊さん, 坊様, 大徳, 大徳, 御坊, 桑門, 皮衣, 祭主, 祭司, 緇衣, 道士, 隠亡

Meanings for each kanji in 僧侶

» Buddhist priest; monk
» companion; follower

Categories 僧侶 is a member of

Spiritual Leader a leader in religious or sacred affairs
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Sample Sentences for 僧侶

He practices austerities almost like a monk.
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