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[かん(監)·ず(主)]
kanzu
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[かん(監)·す(寺)]
kansu
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[かん(監)·す(主)]
kansu
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[かん(監)·す(守)]
kansu
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[かん(監)·ず(寺)]
kanzu
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[かん(監)·ず(守)]
kanzu
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[かん(監)·じ(寺)]
kanji
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[かん(監)·じ(主)]
kanji
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[かん(監)·じ(守)]
kanji
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English Meaning(s) for 監主

noun
  1. one of the six administrators of a Zen temple who substitutes for the chief priest
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Definition and Synonyms for 監主

Custody guardianship over
Synonyms: 保管, 監守, 監寺
Custody in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
Synonyms: 保管, 監守, 監寺

Meanings for each kanji in 監主

» oversee; official; govt office; rule; administer
» lord; chief; master; main thing; principal

Categories 監主 is a member of

Safekeeping the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
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