“Becoming a priest” in Japanese
Short answer
Becoming a priest in Japanese is “捨身” (sutemi). Full meaning: renouncing the flesh or the world, becoming a priest; sacrificing one's life for the sake of mankind or Buddhist teachings.
Other ways to say “Becoming a priest” in Japanese
棄身
sutemi renouncing the flesh or the world, becoming a priest; sacrificing one's life for the sake of mankind or Buddhist teachings
捨て身
sutemi renouncing the flesh or the world, becoming a priest; sacrificing one's life for the sake of mankind or Buddhist teachings
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