Illustration: In a neighborhood Buddhist temple courtyard, a monk with a shaved head and layered religious robes pauses while sweeping fallen leaves. Prayer beads hang at his wrist, and the open hall behind him contains a seated Buddha and offering vessels.

JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

僧そう

sou

Buddhist monk

Example sentences

  1. その僧そうは子供こどもたちの遊あそびに参加さんかした。

    The priest participated in the children’s game.

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  2. 村人むらびとはみなかわるがわる僧そうにあいさつした。

    All the villagers in turn saluted the priest.

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  3. 驚おどろいた僧そうが彼女かのじょの名なを聞きいた。

    The monk was surprised and asked her name.

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Kanji in 僧

  • 僧Buddhist priest; monkOnソウ

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