“Monk” in Japanese
Other ways to say “Monk” in Japanese
僧
sou monk, priest
梵僧
bonsou monk (esp. one who maintains his purity)
桑門
soumon monk, priest
禅師
zenji monk, priest, particularly a high-ranking Zen monk honored by the imperial court
坊
bo bonze, monk; monk's dwelling; boy, son, sonny
僧侶
souryo priest, monk, bonze
坊様
bonsama monk, priest; boy
修道士
shuudoushi monk, friar
修道僧
shuudousou monk, friar
修道者
shuudousha monk, member of religious order
お寺様
oterasama monk
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