Definition of 和尚
- (n) preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism)
- preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism)
- preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism)
- second highest priestly rank in Buddhism
- monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
- master (of one's art, trade, etc.)