Meaning of 緇素(しそ) in Japanese

緇素
Kana Reading
しそ
Romaji
shiso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    old term for Buddhist priesthood and the common people (since they used to wear black and white clothing respectively)

Related Kanji

素 JLPT 1

10 strokes

elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

On'Yomi: ソ, ス

Kun'Yomi: もと

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緇

14 strokes

black clothing, priest

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: くろ

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