Word details

尼僧

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

Dictionary

Entry

尼僧そうNounFreq #42965
1

Buddhist nun

2

Catholic nun; sister

Examples
尼僧はお祈りをして十字を切った。
The nun prayed and crossed herself.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nun

5 strokesFrequency 1,844JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

あま

Buddhist priest, monk

13 strokesFrequency 1,724JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ソウ

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