abbot in Japanese
abbot in Japanese is 修道院長, 住持 — abbot means the monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
abbot in Japanese
修道院長
Pronounced: shuudōinchō
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]
住持
Pronounced: juuji
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]
What does "abbot" mean?
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noun The monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
"The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community."
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name A common English surname.
"Mr. Abbot has taught at the school for thirty years."
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abbot in a sentence
- The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community.
- Mr. Abbot has taught at the school for thirty years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abbot" in Japanese?
"abbot" in Japanese is 修道院長, 住持. abbot means: The monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
How do you pronounce 修道院長?
"abbot" in Japanese is 修道院長, pronounced "shuudōinchō".
How do you use "abbot" in a sentence?
Example: "The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community." In Japanese, "abbot" is 修道院長, 住持.
Are there other ways to say "abbot" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "abbot": 修道院長, 住持.
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