Japanese

ろうそう
Meaning: old monk; aged priest
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

老
僧

Example sentences

I met an old monk on my journey.
数十年も深山で修行を積んだ老僧は、ついに寒巌枯木の境地に達した。
Having practiced in the deep mountains for decades, the old monk finally reached the state of spiritual detachment.
老僧は経典を読みながら、涕洟を禁じ得なかった。
The old priest could not help but shed tears and snot while reading the scriptures.

Usage Notes

Refers to an elderly Buddhist monk.

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