尼僧
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尼僧
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.
Kanji in this Word
尼
5 strokes
Frequency: 1844
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
nun
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ニ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま
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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