Definition of 和尚 (おしょう)
おしょう
和尚
おしょう
oshou
Common word
noun
1.
preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism)(honorific language)(only relevant for おしょう)
2.
preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism)(honorific language)(only relevant for かしょう)
3.
preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism)(honorific language)(only relevant for わじょう)(usu. 和上)
4.
second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
See also:法眼
5.
monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)(only relevant for おしょう and かしょう)
6.
master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
Other readings:
和尚【かしょう】
、和尚【わじょう】
、和上【かしょう】
、和上【わじょう】
Related Kanji
| 和 | harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan |
| 尚 | esteem, furthermore, still, yet |
| 上 | above, up |