Vocabulary
What does 和尚 (おしょう, oshou) mean?
和尚 (おしょう, oshou) means priestly teacher; preceptor.
| Reading | おしょう |
|---|---|
| Romaji | oshou |
| Part of speech | noun |
和尚おしょう
oshou
priestly teacher; preceptor
- 1noun priestly teacher; preceptor
- 2noun monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); priest; head priest
- 3noun second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
- 4noun master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
Also written: 和上