阿闍梨
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 阿闍梨
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
Kanji in this Word
阿
8 strokes
Frequency: 1126
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
Africa
flatter
fawn upon
corner
nook
recess
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ア
オ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもね.る
くま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほとり
あず
あわ
おか
きた
な
闍
17 strokes
Meanings
watchtower
used phonetically
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
ジャ
梨
11 strokes
Frequency: 1331
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
pear tree
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
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