Meaning of 和上 in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of 和上

  1. (n) preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism)
  2. preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism)
  3. preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism)
  4. second highest priestly rank in Buddhism →Related words: 法眼
  5. monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
  6. master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
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