“Laity” in Japanese
Short answer
Laity in Japanese is “俗” (zoku). Full meaning: layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk), laity, man of the world, the world; local manners, modern customs; common, popular.
Other ways to say “Laity” in Japanese
ゾク
zoku layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk), laity, man of the world, the world; local manners, modern customs; common, popular
平信徒
hirashinto layman, laity
在家
zaike layperson, layman, laywoman, laity; country home, farmhouse, cottage
信徒
shinto layman, believer, adherent, follower, laity
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