僧そう職しょく

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

priesthood; clerical office

Refers to the status, role, or office of a Buddhist priest. Often used in formal or religious contexts.

• 彼かれは若わかくして僧そう職しょくに就ついた。

  He entered the priesthood at a young age.

• 僧そう職しょくの経けい験けんが長ながい方かたにお話はなしを伺うかがった。

  I spoke with someone who has long experience in the priesthood.