JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
僧 — Buddhist priest
- Reading
- ソウ
- Meaning
- Buddhist priest; monk
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
僧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ and it means Buddhist priest; monk. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
僧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 僧 (monk).
Japanese words containing 僧
Frequently asked questions
What does 僧 mean in Japanese?
僧 means Buddhist priest; monk in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 僧 read?
僧 is read ソウ. Reading it inside real words — 僧 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 僧 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 僧 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 僧 in a word?
A common word containing 僧 is 僧 (そう) — "monk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 僧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 僧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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