Kanji for "Priest"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "priest". The most popular choice is shown first.
聖View details →
Top pick
holy, saint, sage, master, priest
Reading: sei
13 strokes · wisdom, spiritual
Related kanji for "priest"
坊7 strokes寂11 strokes僧13 strokes
priest s residence, priest
bou · spiritual
death of a priest(also: loneliness, quietly, mellow)
jaku · peaceful, dark
buddhist priest(also: monk)
sou · spiritual
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for priest?
The most common kanji for "priest" is 聖, read as sei. It means holy, saint, sage. Related kanji: 坊 (priest s residence, priest), 寂 (death of a priest), 僧 (buddhist priest).
How many strokes does 聖 have?
聖 has 13 strokes.