お寺てら様さま

noun

monk (honorific)

A respectful, somewhat old-fashioned way to refer to a Buddhist monk, often used by parishioners or in traditional contexts. Can also be used humorously or affectionately.

• お寺てら様さまが毎まい朝あさお経きょうをあげていらっしゃる。

  The monk chants sutras every morning (respectful).

• 村むらの人ひとたちはお寺てら様さまをとても尊そん敬けいしている。

  The villagers deeply respect the monk.