Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 和尚(おしょう) in Japanese

和尚, 和上
Kana Reading
おしょう, かしょう, わじょう
Romaji
oshō, kashō, wajō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism)
    Example sentence
    ばかり和尚きぬ。 The dress does not make the fair.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    master (of one's art, trade, etc.)

Examples of 和尚, 和上, おしょう, かしょう, わじょう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

esteem, furthermore, still, yet

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: なお

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, オ, カ

Kun'Yomi: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

above, up

On'Yomi: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン

Kun'Yomi: うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, よ.す

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