JLPT N1
法師
This is an old-fashioned term for a Buddhist monk. You’ll usually see it in historical stories and as a suffix in names.
Readings
1 Noun
Buddhist Priest / Monk
A somewhat dated or literary term for a Buddhist priest or monk.
Example
山奥 の 寺 に 、 一人 の 法師 が 住んで いた 。
A lone Buddhist priest lived in a temple deep in the mountains.
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2 Suffix (Noun)
Suffix for a Person (in names/titles)
As a suffix, pronounced ぼうし (boushi), it’s attached to words to mean “a person with a certain skill or quality.” It is only used in established names from folklore or history.
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