愚ぐ僧そう

noun

foolish monk; unworthy monk

A humble term used by a Buddhist monk to refer to himself, emphasizing his own lack of wisdom or virtue. Not used to describe other monks.

• 愚ぐ僧そうにはその教おしえの深ふかさがまだ理り解かいできません。

  This foolish monk still cannot grasp the depth of that teaching.

pronoun

I (used by monks)

Humble first-person pronoun used by Buddhist monks when speaking about themselves. Conveys self-deprecation and humility.

• 愚ぐ僧そうは明日あした、托たく鉢はつに出でかけます。

  I (this humble monk) will go out for alms tomorrow.