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僧
そう
N3
noun
Meanings
1
monk
2
priest
3
sangha (the Buddhist community)
Example sentence
その僧は子供達の遊びに仲間入りした。
The priest participated in the children's games.
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Kanji in this word
僧
Buddhist Priest, Monk
13 strokes
More words with
僧
僧侶
そうりょ ·
priest
小僧
こぞう ·
youngster
小僧
こぞう ·
youngster; kid; brat (often said with contempt)
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