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Kotomora

大おお坊ぼう主ず

also: だいぼうず

Meanings

1

noun

large monk

Refers to a physically large Buddhist monk, often with a shaved head. Can be used literally or humorously.

2

noun

large bald man; big baldy

Colloquial and mildly humorous term for a big, bald man, likening him to a monk. 'Big baldy' is a rough equivalent.

3

noun

large bald-headed monster

Folklore or fantasy creature: a giant, bald-headed monster resembling a monk. Appears in Japanese ghost stories and yōkai tales.