Meaning of 陪堂(ほいとう) in Japanese

陪堂, 乞児, 乞食
Kana Reading
ほいとう, ほいと
Romaji
hoitō, hoito
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    being served food outside the meditation hall (at a Zen temple)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    serving food; food served
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    begging; beggar

Related Kanji

乞

3 strokes

beg, invite, ask

On'Yomi: コツ, キツ, キ, キケ, コチ

Kun'Yomi: こ.う

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陪 JLPT 1

11 strokes

obeisance, follow, accompany, attend on

On'Yomi: バイ

Kun'Yomi:

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堂 JLPT 4

11 strokes

public chamber, hall

On'Yomi: ドウ

Kun'Yomi:

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児 JLPT 2

7 strokes

newborn babe, child, young of animals

On'Yomi: ジ, ニ, ゲイ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, -っこ

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食 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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