和尚

おしょう · かしょう · わじょう also 和上

1. noun, honorific, Buddhism, trad. pronounced おしょう in Zen and Pure Land, かしょう in Tendai and Kegon, わじょう in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu and Shin Buddhism priestly teacher; preceptor
2. Buddhism monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); priest; head priest
3. Buddhism second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
4. master (of one's art, trade, etc.)