Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 尼僧(にそう) in Japanese

尼僧
Kana Reading
にそう
Romaji
nisō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    nun; priestess
    Example sentence
    尼僧祈りして十字切った。 The nun prayed and crossed herself.

Examples of 尼僧, にそう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

nun

On'Yomi: ニ

Kun'Yomi: あま

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JLPT 1

13 strokes

Buddhist priest, monk

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi:

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14 strokes

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi:

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