和尚

おしょう · also かしょう、わじょう

priestly teacher; preceptor; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); priest

common word Also written 和上

Meaning

n
priestly teacher; preceptor
n
monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); priest; head priest
n
second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
n
master (of one's art, trade, etc.)

Example sentences

衣ばかりで和尚はできぬ。

The dress does not make the fair.