Word details
僧侶
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 僧侶
Dictionary
Entry
1
Buddhism
priest; monk; bonze
Examples
彼は僧侶に近い禁欲生活をしている。
He practices austerities almost like a monk.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
僧
13 strokes
Frequency: 1724
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
Buddhist priest
monk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
侶
9 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
companion
follower
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョ
ロ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とも
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