No. 2,468 in Japanese
住職
A chief priest or head monk of a Buddhist temple.
In a sentence
住職は寺院の管理を担当しています。
The chief priest is responsible for managing the temple.
住職 refers to the chief priest or head of a temple, denoting their role in management and caretaking.
彼は住職になるために仏教を深く学びました。
He studied Buddhism extensively to become a chief priest.
住職 is used to denote the position or title of chief priest that someone aspires to become.
地方の祭りでは、住職が儀式を執り行います。
During local festivals, the chief priest conducts ceremonies.
住職 identifies the person conducting religious ceremonies, highlighting their cultural and ceremonial role.
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