貴き僧そうきそうじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounhigh priest; priest (honorific)honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)›Honorific term used to show respect when referring to a Buddhist priest, especially one of high rank. Often used in formal or religious contexts.貴き僧そうのお話はなしを伺うかがい、深ふかく感かん銘めいを受うけました。I was deeply impressed by the high priest's talk.