noun
officiating priest; presiding priest
Specifically the priest who leads a Buddhist ceremony or ritual.
葬儀では導師が読経を上げた。
At the funeral, the officiating priest chanted sutras.
noun
religious teacher; high-ranking priest
A respected Buddhist teacher or senior priest, often used as a title.
彼は若い僧たちの導師として尊敬されている。
He is respected as a religious teacher for the young monks.
noun
Extended use for a spiritual guide or instructor in contexts like yoga, meditation, or personal development.
ヨガの導師から呼吸法を学んだ。
I learned breathing techniques from a yoga instructor.