Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 門跡(もんぜき) in Japanese

門跡
Kana Reading
もんぜき
Romaji
monzeki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (head priest of) temple formerly led by founder of sect; temple in which resided a member of nobility or imperial family; (head priest of) Honganji (temple in Kyoto)


Kanji in this word

13 strokes

tracks, mark, print, impression

On'Yomi: セキ

Kun'Yomi: あと

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

gate, counter for cannons

On'Yomi: モン

Kun'Yomi: かど, と

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