“High monk” in Japanese
Short answer
High monk in Japanese is “阿闍梨” (ajari). Full meaning: high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils), high priest; initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon); monk who conducts religious services.
Other ways to say “High monk” in Japanese
菩薩
bosatsu bodhisattva; High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court); title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
あじゃり
ajari high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils), high priest; initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon); monk who conducts religious services
ぼさつ
bosatsu bodhisattva; High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court); title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
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