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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坊さん

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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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

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.

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Synonyms and Similar - (坊さん) bousan

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僧侶; 和尚; お坊さん

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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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親善

Kana: しんぜん

Romaji: shinzen

Translation / Meaning:

friendship

手袋

Kana: てぶくろ

Romaji: tebukuro

Translation / Meaning:

glove

ステージ

Kana: ステージ

Romaji: sute-zi

Translation / Meaning:

1. stage; 2. Performance

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "Buddhist priest; Monk" in the Japanese language.

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