Word Meaning 和尚
おしょう
oshou
和尚 is read as おしょう (oshou) and means master (of one's art, trade, etc.).
Meaning
English
- master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
- second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
- priestly teacher
- preceptor
- monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
- priest
- head priest
Reading
Kana
おしょう
Romaji
oshou
Writing Variants
- 和尚 かしょう kashou
- 和尚 わじょう wajou
- 和上 かしょう kashou
- 和上 わじょう wajou
Stroke Sequence
2 Characters • 16 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
1衣ばかりで和尚はできぬ。
The dress does not make the fair.