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JLPT N1

僧

僧 is the formal word for a Buddhist monk. You’ll usually see it in writing or historical texts.

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Other forms

僧侶 formal term
お坊さん common term
Noun

Monk / Priest (Buddhist)

A formal term for a Buddhist monk or priest.

Example

その 寺 に は 多く の 僧 が 住んで いる 。

Many monks live in that temple.

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僧 is the formal word for a Buddhist monk. You'll usually see it in writing or historical texts.
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