“Initiate” in Japanese
Short answer
Initiate in Japanese is “新入り” (shiniri). Full meaning: newcomer, initiate, rookie.
Other ways to say “Initiate” in Japanese
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
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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