Meaning

Primary

Nun

Alternative

Priestess

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A nun priest is a nun or priestess.

Reading

にそう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その尼僧は、寝起きはいつも顔がむくんでいます。

That nun’s face is always swollen when she wakes up.

Kanji Composition