Word details

拙僧

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

Dictionary

Entry

っそう
Pronoun
Freq #42215
1

Humble

I, as a mere priest; this humble servant of Buddha

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1938
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

bungling
clumsy
unskillful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つたな.い
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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