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Zach

監寺

監主、 監守

Readings

Kana: かんす、かんず、かんじ
Romaji: kansu, kanzu, kanji
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

one of the six administrators of a Zen temple who substitutes for the chief priest

(Buddhist term)
See also: 六知事

Kanji

Reading: カン
Meanings: oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer
Readings: ジ、 てら
Meaning: Buddhist temple
Readings: シュ、 ス、 シュウ、 ぬし、 おも、 あるじ
Meanings: lord, chief, master, main thing, principal
Readings: シュ、 ス、 まも.る、 まも.り、 もり、 -もり、 かみ
Meanings: guard, protect, defend, obey