あじゃり

阿 闍 梨

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils), high priest
    abbr. of 阿闍梨耶, from the Sanskrit "ācārya"
    honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon)

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    monk who conducts religious services