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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尼

Noun
Freq #24925
1

Abbreviation; Noun, used as a suffix; Buddhism

bhikkhuni (fully ordained nun)

2

Abbreviation

Indonesia

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 1844
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

nun

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま
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