Word details
僧正
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 僧正
Dictionary
Entry
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
正
5 strokes
Frequency: 143
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
correct
justice
righteous
10**40
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.しい
ただ.す
まさ
まさ.に
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おお
くに
ま
まさし
ただし
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