僧 — 13 strokes ／ Radical「亻」
道4Junior high level ／ 13 strokes ／ Radical「亻」
- On
- ソウ
- Kun
- —
- Meaning
- Buddhist monk
Origin
亻 "person" with 曾: one who practises the Way — a monk.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ソウ | 僧院・高僧・尼僧 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 僧院そういん
monastery
- 高僧こうそう
high priest
Example
僧が朝の勤めをしている。
A monk is at his morning duties.
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