Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 僧坊(そうぼう) in Japanese

僧坊, 僧房
Kana Reading
そうぼう
Romaji
sōbō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    priests' temple quarters


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

boy, priest's residence, priest

On'Yomi: ボウ, ボッ

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JLPT 1

13 strokes

Buddhist priest, monk

On'Yomi: ソウ

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JLPT 1

8 strokes

tassel, tuft, fringe, bunch, lock (hair), segment (orange), house, room

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: ふさ

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14 strokes

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi:

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