門もん徒と

noun

follower of a religion; believer; Jōdo Shinshū practitioner

Often refers specifically to followers of Jōdo Shinshū (True Pure Land Buddhism), but can be used more broadly for religious followers. The term carries a slightly formal or traditional tone.

• 彼かれは熱ねっ心しんな門もん徒とで、毎まい朝あさお寺てらにお参まいりに行いく。

  He is a devout follower and goes to the temple every morning to pray.

• この地ち域いきには門もん徒とが多おおい。

  There are many Jōdo Shinshū followers in this area.