Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 凡僧(ぼんそう) in Japanese

凡僧
Kana Reading
ぼんそう, ぼんぞう
Romaji
bonsō, bonzō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    unranked priest; ordinary priest
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    foolish monk


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

3 strokes

mediocre

On'Yomi: ボン, ハン

Kun'Yomi: およ.そ, おうよ.そ, すべ.て

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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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