Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 役僧(やくそう) in Japanese

役僧
Kana Reading
やくそう
Romaji
yakusō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    priest in charge of a temple's clerical duties


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

Buddhist priest, monk

On'Yomi: ソウ

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role

On'Yomi: ヤク, エキ

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14 strokes

On'Yomi: ソウ

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