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54 和尚 Buddhist High Priest

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Meaning

Primary

Buddhist High Priest

Alternatives

High Priest, Buddhist Priest

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Who works for peace and is held in high esteem? A Buddhist high priest. They work harder than anyone else to reach world peace so they're held in very high esteem.

Reading

おしょう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You didn't learn this reading for 和 yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

The only thing you ever hear the Buddhist High Priest say is "Oooooo" (お). It must be some kind of Buddhist humming or chanting. Every time you think about him you hear that o sound in your head.

Context

Context Sentences

昔々あるところに、水飴が大好きな和尚がおりました。

Once upon a time there was a high priest who loved starch syrup.

Kanji Composition

  • 和
    • わ
    • Peace
  • 尚
    • しょう
    • Furthermore
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