“Preceptor” in Japanese
Short answer
Preceptor in Japanese is “和尚” (kashou). Full meaning: priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism.
Other ways to say “Preceptor” in Japanese
律師
risshi preceptor, priest
指導医
shidoui preceptor
オショウ
oshou priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
和上
wajou priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
おっしょ
ossho priestly teacher, preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest; second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
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