Word details

僧

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

Dictionary

Entry

僧そうNounFreq #13461
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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

僧

Buddhist priest, monk

13 strokesFrequency 1,724JLPT N1Grade 8

On

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