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僧徒 (そうと) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

僧そう徒と

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Meanings

1

Buddhist priests; monks

Refers to Buddhist priests or monks collectively, often in a formal or historical context.

その寺てらには多おおくの僧そう徒とが修しゅ行ぎょうに励はげんでいる。

Kanji

僧Buddhist priest, monk
徒on foot, junior, emptiness

Related words

僧そう侶りょ
僧侶 is a more common and general term for a Buddhist monk or priest, while 僧徒 emphasizes the collective body of monks.
僧そう
僧 is a broader and more common term for a monk, often used in compounds. 僧徒 is more specific to the group of disciples or followers.

Etymology

Many monks are training diligently at that temple.

Compound of 僧 (monk) and 徒 (follower, disciple), referring to a group of Buddhist monks.