Vocab Info
N1 Noun
高僧high priest, virtuous priest
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
high priest, highly-ranked priest
Noun
2.
virtuous priest, priest of great sanctity and learning
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高僧 【こうそう】
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インド仏教の高僧が教えを説く。
A high priest of Indian Buddhism preaches the teachings. {high priest, virtuous priest}
特に徳が高い僧侶が高僧と呼ばれます。
Monks who are particularly virtuous are referred to as high priests. {high priest, virtuous priest}
高僧になるためには仏法に通じなければならない。
In order to become a high priest, one must be well-versed in Buddhist teachings. {high priest, virtuous priest}
セラピーがてら、高僧と話すために近所のお寺を訪ねました。
As a form of therapy, I visited a local temple to speak with a high priest. {high priest, virtuous priest}
お寺にお参りをする折には、ぜひ高僧の有難いお話を聞きたいと思う。
Whenever I visit the temple, I definitely want to hear the valuable teachings of the high priest. {high priest, virtuous priest}
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