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[そう(僧)]
sou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 僧

noun
  1. monk; priest
  2. sangha (the Buddhist community)
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Definition and Synonyms for 僧

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

» Buddhist priest; monk

Categories 僧 is a member of

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

The priest participated in the children's games.
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I'm sorry to hear that your father passed away.
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Monks used to play tennis in monasteries.
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It is the students' duty to clean their classrooms.
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All the villagers in turn saluted the priest.
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