僧
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 僧
1
monk; priest
Examples
その僧は子供たちの遊びに参加した。
The priest participated in the children's game.
2
Abbreviation
sangha (the Buddhist community)
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
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