English–Japanese
“buddhist monk” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisōryo
Example
その寺の僧侶は、毎朝お経を読みます。so no tera no sō ryo wa mai asa o kyō o yo mi ma su
The Buddhist monk at that temple recites sutras every morning.
How to say “buddhist monk” in Japanese
“Buddhist monk” in Japanese is 僧侶 (sōryo).
Refers to a Buddhist religious practitioner whose life centers on discipline, study, worship, and service.
Example sentences with 僧侶
その僧侶は、訪れた人に寺の歴史を説明します。so no sō ryo wa otozu re ta hito ni tera no reki shi o setsu mei shi ma su
That Buddhist monk explains the temple's history to visitors.
Tips for using 僧侶
- English often uses monk by itself for several religious traditions, so Buddhist monk makes the tradition explicit when discussing Japanese temples.