Word Meaning 阿闍梨
あざり
azari
阿闍梨 is read as あざり (azari) and means initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon).
Meaning
English
- initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon)
- monk who conducts religious services
- high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils)
- high priest
Reading
Kana
あざり
Romaji
azari
Writing Variants
- 阿闍梨 あじゃり ajari