monk in Japanese
monk in Japanese is 修道士, 僧, 僧侶 — monk means a man who has devoted his life to religious duty, typically living in a monastery under vows.
monk in Japanese
修道士
Pronounced: shuudōshi
僧
Pronounced: sō
僧侶
Pronounced: sōryo
坊さん
Pronounced: bōsan
法師
Pronounced: hōshi
What does "monk" mean?
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noun A man who has devoted his life to religious duty, typically living in a monastery under vows.
"The monk rose before dawn to pray in silence."
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monk in a sentence
- The monk rose before dawn to pray in silence.
- Buddhist monks in orange robes walked through the market at sunrise.
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What is "monk" in Japanese?
"monk" in Japanese is 修道士, 僧, 僧侶. monk means: A man who has devoted his life to religious duty, typically living in a monastery under vows.
How do you pronounce 修道士?
"monk" in Japanese is 修道士, pronounced "shuudōshi".
How do you use "monk" in a sentence?
Example: "The monk rose before dawn to pray in silence." In Japanese, "monk" is 修道士, 僧, 僧侶.
Are there other ways to say "monk" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "monk": 修道士, 僧, 僧侶, 坊さん, 法師.
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