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僧
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Buddhist priest · monk
spiritual
Details
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Component Breakdown
僧=
亻曾
person + 曾
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and once. Person from past.
Symbolism
Monk, monastery, priesthood. Represents monk.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
腕白小僧
わんぱくこぞう
naughty boy; mischievous boy; little rascal; naughty boy
Proverbs & Idioms
坊主憎けりゃ袈裟まで憎い
ぼうずにくけりゃけさまでにくい
Hate the monk, hate his robe
Hatred extends to everything associated with someone