阿闍梨

Readings

Kana: あじゃり、あざり
Romaji: ajari, azari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest

(Buddhist term)
Note: abbr. of 阿闍梨耶, from the Sanskrit "ācārya"
Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
2

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

(Buddhist term)
See also: 伝法灌頂
3

monk who conducts religious services

(Buddhist term)

Kanji

Readings: ア、 オ、 おもね.る、 くま
Meanings: Africa, flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess
Readings: ト、 ジャ
Meanings: watchtower, used phonetically
Readings: リ、 なし
Meaning: pear tree