Question

和尚 おしょう

Accepted Answer

perceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism; in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism; in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism), second highest priestly rank in Buddhism, monk (esp. head monk of a temple), master (of one's art, trade, etc.)

Expression	和尚
Meaning	perceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism; in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism; in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism), second highest priestly rank in Buddhism, monk (esp. head monk of a temple), master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
Reading	おしょう

Esp Buddhism Monk 和尚 Perceptor High Priest Zen