“Head priest” in Japanese
Short answer
Head priest in Japanese is “和尚” (kashou). Full meaning: priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism.
Other ways to say “Head priest” in Japanese
禅室
zenshitsu room for zazen meditation, room for Buddhist practices; Zen monk's quarters; head priest (of a Zen temple)
山主
yamanushi owner of a mountain; proprietor of a mine; head priest (at a Buddhist temple)
オショウ
oshou priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
和上
wajou priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
おっしょ
ossho priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
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