Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 乞食坊主(こじきぼうず) in Japanese

乞食坊主
Kana Reading
こじきぼうず, こつじきぼうず
Romaji
kojikibōzu, kotsujikibōzu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (a derogatory term for) Buddhist monk


Kanji in this word

3 strokes

beg, invite, ask

On'Yomi: コツ, キツ, キ, キケ, コチ

Kun'Yomi: こ.う

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JLPT 2

7 strokes

boy, priest's residence, priest

On'Yomi: ボウ, ボッ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

eat, food

On'Yomi: ショク, ジキ

Kun'Yomi: く.う, く.らう, た.べる, は.む

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JLPT 4

5 strokes

lord, chief, master, main thing, principal

On'Yomi: シュ, ス, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: ぬし, おも, あるじ

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