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Meaning of (ひじり) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ひじり
Romaji
hijiri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    highly virtuous monk
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    monk
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Buddhist solitary
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Buddhist missionary
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    saint (i.e. a virtuous person)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    emperor
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    master; expert


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

holy, saint, sage, master, priest

On'Yomi: セイ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: ひじり

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