法ほっ主す

noun

high priest; head priest

Refers to the chief priest of a Buddhist temple or sect, especially in traditional or formal contexts.

• その寺てらの法ほう主しゅは、長なが年ねん修しゅ行ぎょうを積つんだ高こう僧そうだ。

  The head priest of that temple is a venerable monk who has trained for many years.

• 法ほう主しゅの説せっ法ぽうを聞ききに、多おおくの信しん者じゃが集あつまった。

  Many followers gathered to hear the high priest's sermon.