Priesthood - Soshoku

Japanese: 僧職 - そうしょく
Priesthood - Soshoku
〘Noun〙① Official duties of monks. Duties appointed by official letter in relation to various ceremonies and Buddhist rites, management of temples, etc. There are many such as Sanko, Kyoshi, Juzenshi, Zasu, Chori, Choja, etc. ② Duties determined by various temples and sects that are not public offices. Such as Dotatsu, Scribe, and Attendant. ③ Generally refers to the teacher or chief priest of a particular sect.

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Japanese:
〘名〙① 僧侶の官職務。種々の儀式法会や寺院の経営管理などに関して官符をもって任命された職務。三綱、講師、十禅師、座主、長吏、長者などその数は多い。② 公職ではない諸寺、諸宗で定める職務。堂達、書記、侍者など。③ 一般に一宗の教師、住職などをいう。

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