Usually means: Buddhist monk, especially in Japan.
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▸ noun:  A Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia.

Similar:
talapoin, priestmonk, monk, geshe, Buddha, ajari, Buddhist, guestmaster, bodhisattva, lopen, more...

Opposite:
layperson, novice, beginner, amateur

Types:
Japanese, Chinese, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, animist, more...

Adjectives:
old, young, buddhist, chief, japanese, chinese, holy, incendiary, headed, modest, robed



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Similar:
talapoin, priestmonk, monk, geshe, Buddha, ajari, Buddhist, guestmaster, bodhisattva, lopen, more...

Opposite:
layperson, novice, beginner, amateur

Types:
Japanese, Chinese, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, animist, more...

Adjectives:
old, young, buddhist, chief, japanese, chinese, holy, incendiary, headed, modest, robed



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