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VocabJLPT N1
priestly teacher
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. priestly teacher
  2. 2. preceptor
  3. 3. monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
  4. 4. second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
A respectful title used to address or refer to a Buddhist priest or monk. It is commonly heard in everyday speech and appears frequently in traditional stories and drama.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Don't push yourself too hard," said the osho, giving me a gentle nudge forward.

Sentence 2

I wonder at what point a priest finally recognizes a disciple.

Sentence 3

After dinner, my grandmother said, "The priests back then were strict."

Sentence 4

"Osho, are you seriously saying that?" my brother teased.

Sentence 5

For a moment, the osho's back looked as vast as a mountain.