僧侶が人々に慈悲の心を説く。
The monk preaches the heart of mercy to the people.
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At that temple, many monks are diligently practicing.
この寺には、三千人以上の僧侶が住んでいたと言われている。
It is said that more than three thousand monks lived in this temple.
僧侶たちは鐘を打ち鳴らして朝を告げた。
The monks struck the bell and announced the morning.
祖父の法要で、僧侶が静かにお経を唱えていた。
At my grandfather's memorial service, the monk was quietly chanting sutras.
僧侶が袈裟をまとって法要に参加した。
The monk wore a kasaya and participated in the memorial service.
僧侶が読経をする。
The monk chants sutras.
葬儀のあと、僧侶にお布施を渡した。
After the funeral, I handed the offering to the monk.
お寺で僧侶が作務衣を着て作業していた。
The monks were working in the temple wearing samue.
僧侶が街で托鉢を行っているのを見かけた。
I saw a monk performing alms gathering in the town.
Usage Notes
A formal and general term for a Buddhist monk or priest who has entered the clergy.
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