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“Honganji” in Japanese

Short answer
門跡 monzeki もんぜき

Honganji in Japanese is “門跡” (monzeki). Full meaning: (head priest of) temple formerly led by founder of sect, temple in which resided a member of nobility or imperial family, (head priest of) Honganji (temple in Kyoto).

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