English–Japanese
“monk” in Japanese
How to say “monk” in Japanese
“Monk” in Japanese is 僧 (sō).
Refers to a person who leaves ordinary household life to follow Buddhist practice within a monastic tradition.
Example sentences with 僧
若い僧たちは朝早くから寺の掃除をします。waka i sō ta chi wa asa haya ku ka ra tera no sō ji o shi ma su
The young monks clean the temple from early in the morning.
Tips for using 僧
- In historical writing and temple narratives, 僧 (sō) often serves as a compact formal label rather than a casual way to introduce a religious figure.
Other Japanese words for “monk”
村の坊主さんが、お経を読んでいます。mura no bō zu sa n ga o kyō o yo n de i ma su
The village monk is chanting a Buddhist sutra.
お寺の坊さんは親切です。o tera no bō sa n wa shin setsu de su
The monk at the temple is kind.