比丘尼
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 比丘尼
1
bhikkhuni (fully ordained Buddhist nun)
2
Historical term
travelling female entertainer dressed as a nun (Kamakura, Muromachi periods)
3
Historical term
lowly prostitute dressed as a nun (Edo period)
4
Abbreviation; Historical term
female servant hired to take the blame for a noblewoman's farts
Kanji in this Word
比
4 strokes
Frequency: 329
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
compare
race
ratio
Philippines
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.べる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
ぴっ
丘
5 strokes
Frequency: 1405
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hill
knoll
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おか
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たかし
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
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