Definition of 四衆 (ししゅ)
ししゅ
四衆
ししゅ
shishu
noun
1.
four orders of Buddhist followers (monks, nuns, male lay devotees and female lay devotees)
2.
four monastic communities (ordained monks, ordained nuns, male novices and female novices)
3.
the four assemblies(in Tendai)
Other readings:
四衆【ししゅう】
Related Kanji
| 四 | four |
| 衆 | masses, great numbers, multitude, populace |