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Zach

坊さん

Reading

Kana: ぼうさん
Romaji: bousan
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

Buddhist priest; monk

Note: familiar language; honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
See also: お坊さん
2

boy

Note: familiar language

Kanji

Readings: ボウ、 ボッ
Meanings: boy, priest's residence, priest

Example Sentences

あの(えら)(ぼう)さんを()ろよ。
➥Look at the big shot.
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(ぼう)さんが突然(とつぜん)大声(おおごえ)(わら)()し、厳粛(げんしゅく)雰囲気(ふんいき)台無(だいな)しにした。
➥All at once, the Buddhist priest burst into laughter, spoiling the solemn atmosphere.
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