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bousan
noun

English Meaning(s) for 坊さん

noun
  1. Buddhist priest; monk
  2. boy

Definition and Synonyms for 坊さん

Non-Christian Priest a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
Synonyms: , 僧侶, 僧家, 僧都, 入道, 円顱, 和尚, , 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
Son a male human offspring
Synonyms: ぼんち, ジュニア, 令息, ご令息, , , お坊ちゃん, 坊や, 坊さん, 坊ちゃん, 坊主, 坊様, 子息, 小僧, 小童, , , 息子, 息子さん, , 愚息, 我郎, , 男児, 男子, 男の子, 童男

Meanings for each kanji in 坊さん

» boy; priest's residence; priest

Categories 坊さん is a member of

Spiritual Leader a leader in religious or sacred affairs
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Male Offspring a child who is male
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Sample Sentences for 坊さん

Look at the big shot.
All at once, the Buddhist priest burst into laughter, spoiling the solemn atmosphere.
I didn't know that depending on which sect they belong to, priests don't necessarily have to shave their head.

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