Priest in Japanese
"priest" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
僧
so
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "priest". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
boy, priest's residence, priest
Reading: bou
7 strokes · spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of earth and direction. Direction earth.
What it carries
Monk, boy, temple. Represents monk.
Related kanji for "priest"
priest
sei · wisdom, spiritual
Composed of ear, mouth, and king. King who hears and speaks.
buddhist priest(also: monk)
sou · spiritual
Composed of person and once. Person from past.
death of a priest(also: loneliness, quietly, mellow)
jaku · peaceful, dark
Composed of roof and uncle. Quiet house.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for priest?
The most common kanji for "priest" is 坊, read as bou. It means boy, priest's residence, priest. Related kanji: 聖 (priest), 僧 (buddhist priest), 寂 (death of a priest).
How many strokes does 坊 have?
坊 has 7 strokes.