Translation and Meaning of: 坊さん - bousan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 坊さん (bousan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: bousan
Kana: ぼうさん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Buddhist priest; Monk
Meaning in English: Buddhist priest;monk
Definition: A term used to refer to monks in temples and monasteries.
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Explanation and Etymology - (坊さん) bousan
"坊さん" is a Japanese word that means "monk" or "priest". The word is composed of the characters "坊", which means "boy" or "young", and "さん", an honorific suffix that is used to indicate respect or courtesy. The word has its origins in Buddhism, where monks are called "shami" in Sanskrit, which was adapted into Japanese as "sō" or "bō". The word "bōsan" is often used to refer to a Buddhist monk, but can also be used to refer to a Shinto priest.How to Write in Japanese - (坊さん) bousan
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Synonyms and Similar - (坊さん) bousan
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
僧侶; 和尚; お坊さん
Words containing: 坊さん
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Words with the same pronunciation: ぼうさん bousan
Example Sentences - (坊さん) bousan
Below are some example sentences:
坊さんはお寺で働いています。
Bōsan wa otera de hataraite imasu
The monk works in the temple.
The monk works in a temple.
- 坊さん - It means "monk" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle
- お寺 - means "temple" in Japanese
- で - location particle
- 働いています - means "works" in Japanese, conjugated in the present continuous
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Buddhist priest; Monk" é "(坊さん) bousan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.