How to say "nun" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 尼法師あまほうしnounA word for a Buddhist nun. It is a less common term, so it is seldom the word you want for 'nun'; you are more likely to meet it than to need it yourself.
- 修道尼しゅうどうにnounA nun in the sense of a woman who has entered religious life and devotes herself to religious training. It is also a less common word, so it is seldom the one you need.
Both are less common words for a Buddhist nun rather than distinct senses of it; 修道尼 suggests a woman devoted to religious training, while 尼法師 is simply a term for a nun.
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