Word details
護持僧
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 護持僧.
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Entry
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Historical term; Buddhism
imperial protector monk; monk who performed rituals for the wellbeing of the imperial household
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
護
safeguard, protect
20 strokesFrequency 351JLPT N1Grade 5
On
ゴ
Kun
まも.る
Nanori
もり
持
hold, have
9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ジ
Kun
も.つ-も.ちも.てる
Nanori
もちもつ
僧
Buddhist priest, monk
13 strokesFrequency 1,724JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ソウ
御
honorable, manipulate, govern
12 strokesFrequency 1,087JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ギョゴ
Kun
おん-お-み-
Nanori
う
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