修しゅう道どう僧そう

noun

monk; friar

Specifically refers to a Christian monk or friar, as opposed to Buddhist monks (僧, 坊主). Compare with 修道士 (monk/friar, often interchangeable).

See also: 修道士

• 修しゅう道どう僧そうは毎まい朝あさ、礼れい拝はい堂どうで祈いのりを捧ささげる。

  The monk offers prayers in the chapel every morning.