坊さん
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Base noun form. Used to refer to a Buddhist monk or priest in a respectful, informal way. Often used in everyday conversation when talking about temple clergy.
Theme
While visiting a temple in Kyoto, User and their guide Haruka discuss the role of monks in Japanese Buddhism and daily rituals.
坊さん
ぼうさん
Buddhist priest, monk
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine a Buddhist monk ringing a bell in a temple. The sound 'bong' reminds you of 『坊さん』 (bousan, 'Buddhist priest'). 'Bong-san' → 坊さん!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『坊さん』 (bousan, 'Buddhist priest') is a respectful term for monks who perform rituals at temples. They play a key role in funerals and festivals, and are often seen wearing traditional robes.
Forms
Base: 坊さんBase noun form. Used to refer to a Buddhist monk or priest in a respectful, informal way. Often used in everyday conversation when talking about temple clergy.