“High priest” in Japanese
Other ways to say “High priest” in Japanese
高僧
kousou high priest, highly-ranked priest; virtuous priest, priest of great sanctity and learning
貴僧
kisou high priest, priest
ほっす
hossu high priest
阿闍梨
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
大祭司
daisaishi High Priest (of Israel)
大僧正
daisoujou high priest
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
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