“Tonsure” in Japanese
Short answer
Tonsure in Japanese is “剃髪” (teihatsu). Full meaning: tonsure, shaving one's head (upon entering the Buddhist priesthood).
Other ways to say “Tonsure” in Japanese
円顱
enro tonsure, shaven head
落飾
rakushoku cutting one's hair before entering a monastery, tonsure
落髪
rakuhatsu cutting one's hair before entering a monastery, tonsure
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