Vocabulary

What does 高僧 (こうそう, kousou) mean?

高僧 (こうそう, kousou) means high priest; highly ranked priest.

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Readingこうそう
Romajikousou
Part of speechnoun
こうそう
kousou

high priest; highly ranked priest

  1. 1noun high priest; highly ranked priest
  2. 2noun virtuous priest; priest of great sanctity and learning

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