下げ僧そう

noun

low-rank priest; junior monk

Refers to a Buddhist priest of low rank or junior status within a temple hierarchy. A somewhat technical term used in historical or religious contexts.

• 彼かれはまだ下げ僧そうなので、重じゅう要ような儀ぎ式しきには参さん加かできない。

  He is still a low-rank priest, so he cannot participate in important ceremonies.