Translation and Meaning of: 僧 - sou

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 僧 (sou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: sou

Kana: そう

Type: noun

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僧

Translation / Meaning: Monk; priest

Meaning in English: monk;priest

Definition: Person who leaves home and leads a religious life.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (僧) sou

The Japanese word 僧 (sō) means "monk" or "Buddhist priest". The etymology of the word dates back to ancient Chinese, where the corresponding word was "sēng". The word was introduced to Japan during the Tang dynasty (618-907) through the spread of Buddhism. The word is composed of the characters 儿 (which represents a person) and 僉 (which means "equal" or "together"). Together, they represent the idea of a group of people living together in equality, as is the case with Buddhist monks living in monastic communities.

How to Write in Japanese - (僧) sou

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Synonyms and Similar - (僧) sou

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; 修行者; 寺僧; 仏僧; 坊主

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Words containing: 僧

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Words with the same pronunciation: そう sou

争う

arasou

dispute; to argue; be in disagreement; to compete

論争

ronsou

controversy; dispute

連想

rensou

association (of ideas); suggestion

理想

risou

ideal

予想

yosou

expectation; anticipation; forecast; forecast

様相

yousou

aspect

輸送

yusou

transport; transport

郵送

yuusou

sending

舗装

hosou

floor; road surface

放送

housou

streaming; radio or television broadcast

Example Sentences - (僧) sou

Below are some example sentences:

僧侶は禅寺で修行しています。

Souryo wa zenji de shugyou shiteimasu

Monks are training at Zenji Temple.

  • 僧侶 - Buddhist priest
  • は - topic particle
  • 禅寺 - Zen temple
  • で - location particle
  • 修行 - religious practice, training
  • しています - verb "to do" in the present continuous

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Other words of the same type: noun

See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun

妬む

Kana: ねたむ

Romaji: netamu

Translation / Meaning:

be jealous; envy

器用

Kana: きよう

Romaji: kiyou

Translation / Meaning:

skillful; practical

スタンド

Kana: スタンド

Romaji: sutando

Translation / Meaning:

to stay

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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