Word details

僧侶

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 僧侶.

Dictionary

Entry

僧侶そうりょNounFreq #13910
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

Buddhist priest, monk

13 strokesFrequency 1,724JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ソウ
侶

companion, follower

9 strokesGrade 8

On

リョロ

Kun

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