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VocabJLPT N1
Buddhist priest
NounSuffix

Definitions

  1. 1. Buddhist priest
  2. 2. bonze
  3. 3. layman dressed like a priest
  4. 4. person
A term historically used to refer to a Buddhist monk or priest. It also appears in the names of historical or legendary figures and is sometimes used in literary or classical contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please make sure to wear appropriate attire so as not to be disrespectful to the Buddhist priest.

Sentence 2

Why does the priest live all the way out in the mountains like that?

Sentence 3

Why not just ask the priest directly — wouldn't that be faster?

Sentence 4

Why am I the only one who can't stop thinking about what the priest said?

Sentence 5

My senpai insisted that meeting a Buddhist priest brings good luck.