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[お(和)·しょう(尚)]
oshou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[か(和)·しょう(尚)]
kashou
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[か(和)·しょう(上)]
kashou
»
[わ(和)·じょう(尚)]
wajou
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[わ(和)·じょう(上)]
wajou
»

English Meaning(s) for 和尚

noun
  1. preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism)
  2. preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism)
  3. preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism) (usu. 和上)
  4. second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
  5. monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
  6. master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
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Definition and Synonyms for 和尚

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 和尚

» harmony; Japanese style; peace; soften; Japan
» esteem; furthermore; still; yet

Categories 和尚 is a member of

Spiritual Leader a leader in religious or sacred affairs
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The dress does not make the fair.
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