also: すけ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
entering the priesthood; becoming a monk
Buddhist term for renouncing secular life and ordaining as a monk or nun. Often used with する to describe the act of taking vows.
彼は若い頃に出家して僧侶になった。
He entered the priesthood when he was young and became a monk.
出家するには厳しい修行が必要だ。
To become a monk, rigorous training is necessary.
noun
Refers to a person who has left secular life to become a Buddhist monk or priest. Contrasts with 在家 (layperson).
See also: 在家
あの出家は托鉢をしながら旅をしている。
That monk is traveling while begging for alms.