おぼうさん

さん

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    Buddhist priest, monk
    familiar language
    honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

    • お坊さんが突然大声で笑い出し、厳粛な雰囲気を台無しにした。
      All at once, the Buddhist priest burst into laughter, spoiling the solemn atmosphere.
  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    son (of others)
    familiar language
    honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language