おしょう

和尚

priestly teacher; preceptor

N5Common wordNoun
Noun
priestly teacherpreceptor
Noun
monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)priesthead priest
Noun
second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
Noun
master (of one's art, trade, etc.)

Example Sentences

(ころも)ばかりで和尚はできぬ。

The robes do not make the monk.