breaking a religious commandment; violation of Buddhist precepts
Primarily refers to the violation of Buddhist monastic rules or religious vows. Can also be used more broadly for breaking any religious commandment. Often appears in historical or literary contexts.
その僧は破戒の罪を犯した。
The monk committed the sin of breaking the precepts.
破戒僧
The apostate monk was expelled from the temple.
depraved monk; sinful priest
Compound of 破 (break, destroy) and 戒 (commandment, precept). The term is closely associated with Buddhism, where it describes the violation of monastic rules.