阿闍梨
あじゃり / あざり
Meanings
-
Noun
common noun-
(Buddhist term) high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest.
honorific
abbr. of 阿闍梨耶, from the Sanskrit "ācārya"
-
(Buddhist term) initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon).
See also 伝法灌頂 .
-
(Buddhist term) monk who conducts religious services.
-
Word informations
- Common word: no
- JLPT Level: None