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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and once. Person from past.
Symbolism
Monk, monastery, priesthood. Represents monk.
Component Breakdown
僧=
亻曾
person + 曾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 僧
小僧こぞうlad
僧院そういんmonastery
禅僧ぜんそうzen priest
高僧こうそうhigh priest
Four-Character Compounds
腕白小僧
わんぱくこぞう
naughty boy; mischievous boy; little rascal
Proverbs & Idioms
坊主憎けりゃ袈裟まで憎い
ぼうずにくけりゃけさまでにくい
Hate the monk, hate his robe
Hatred extends to everything associated with someone
Related Figures & Stories
鼠小僧
Name contains 僧
Nezumi Kozō zɯ.mʲi ko.zoꜜː]) is the nickname of Nakamura Jirokichi , a Japanese thief and folk hero who lived in Edo during the Edo period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 僧 mean in Japanese?
僧 means Buddhist priest, monk.
How do you read 僧?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU).
How many strokes does 僧 have?
僧 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 僧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
僧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means Buddhist priest, monk. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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