雛すう僧そう

noun

young priest; novice monk

A young or inexperienced Buddhist priest. Cross-referenced with 小僧 (sense 2), which also means 'young priest'. This term is rare and may appear mainly in historical or literary contexts.

See also: 小僧

• その寺てらにはまだ雛すう僧そうが何なん人にんか修しゅ行ぎょうしている。

  Several young priests are still training at that temple.