English–Japanese
“great teacher” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidaishi
Example
空海は今も大師として敬われています。kū kai wa ima mo dai shi to shi te uyama wa re te i ma su
Kukai is still revered as a great teacher.
How to say “great teacher” in Japanese
“Great teacher” in Japanese is 大師 (daishi).
Describes a senior Buddhist priest honored as a great teacher because of exceptional learning or virtue.
Example sentences with 大師
人々は今もその大師の教えを大切にしています。hito bito wa ima mo so no dai shi no oshi e o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su
People still cherish the teachings of that great teacher.
Tips for using 大師
- 弘法大師 (Kōbō Daishi) is the posthumous title by which the Buddhist monk 空海 (Kūkai) is widely known.