priest's hermitage; small Buddhist priest's dwelling
Refers to a modest, often secluded residence for a Buddhist monk or priest, typically associated with simplicity and religious practice.
There is a small priest's hermitage deep in the mountains.
hermit life; life in a monk's hermitage
Compound of 僧 (そう, 'priest, monk') and 庵 (あん, 'hermitage, hut'). The reading そうあん follows standard on'yomi.