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阿闍梨
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 阿闍梨.
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1
Honorific; Buddhism; Abbr. of 阿闍梨耶, from the Sanskrit "ācārya"
high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest
2
Buddhism
initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon)
3
Buddhism
monk who conducts religious services
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