【ほうじょう】

Frequency rank: – (for form ほうじょう: 30,783. – 31,057.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. square jō (approx. 10 sq feet)see also
  2. abbot's chamberBuddhism
  3. chief priest
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  • 【ほうじょう】
  • ほうじょうFrequency rank: 30,783. – 31,057.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. square jō (approx. 10 sq feet)
    2. This meaning refers to a specific area measurement in traditional Japanese architecture, with a square jō being a unit often used to measure spaces in homes and buildings.
    The size of this room is measured in square jō.
    There is a garden equivalent to one square jō.
  2. abbot's chamber
    3. In this context, it refers to the private living space or quarters of the head monk or abbot in a Buddhist temple, indicating a place of authority and spiritual leadership.
    The abbot's chamber has a serene atmosphere.
    He often meditates in the abbot's chamber.
  3. chief priest
    4. This meaning denotes a leader within a religious context, specifically in Buddhism, signifying the most senior figure responsible for overseeing the temple's operations and rituals.
    He is the chief priest of the temple, guiding the believers.
    The responsibilities as the chief priest are very important.
Generated collocations (experimental)
temple with an abbot's chamberto visit the chief priest's chambersize of a square jōstyle of abbot's chamberto detach the chief priestteachings of the abbotteachings from the abbot's chamberto reside in the abbot's chamberrole of the abbotto protect the abbot's chamber
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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