住職
Meanings
1
Refers specifically to the head priest of a Buddhist temple, responsible for its administration and religious services.
The chief priest of that temple is a very kind person.
The head priest chants sutras every morning.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が住職を務めるto serve as the head priest (of a temple)
He has served as the head priest of this temple for many years.
- 住職を継ぐto succeed as head priest
The son succeeded his father and became the head priest.