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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 僧 mean in Japanese?
僧 means Buddhist priest, monk.
How do you read 僧?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU).
How many strokes does 僧 have?
僧 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 僧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 僧 (Buddhist priest, monk) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.