JLPT N1 Advanced
坊主
A Buddhist monk, a shaved head, or an informal term for a young boy
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お坊さん polite form for "monk"
1 Noun
Buddhist Monk
Refers to a Buddhist priest or monk, often used as a plain descriptor rather than a title.
Example
お 寺 に は 年老いた 坊主 が 一人 住んで いました 。
An old monk lived alone in the temple.
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2 Noun
Shaved Head / Buzz Cut
Describes a close-cropped hairstyle similar to a buzz cut or a person wearing this style.
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3 Noun
Kid / Sonny
Serves as a familiar, informal term used by adults to address or refer to a young boy.
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4 Noun
Catching Nothing (Fishing Slang)
Functions as fishing slang indicating a completely empty catch for the day.
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