猊
猊: lion
lion; (in 猊下) high priest
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Readings
On
ゲイ
Kun—
Rare outside 猊下 (げいか), an honorific for high priests, and the Iwate gorge 猊鼻渓 (げいびけい).
Key words
猊下げいかYour Holiness; high priest
猊鼻渓げいびけいGeibikei Gorge (Iwate)
Example sentences
若い僧たちは、高僧を「猊下」と呼んで深く敬っていた。
The young monks called the high priest "Your Holiness" and respected him deeply.
岩手県の猊鼻渓では、船頭の歌を聞きながら舟下りが楽しめる。
At Geibikei Gorge in Iwate, you can enjoy a boat ride while listening to the boatman's song.
寺の行事で、猊下は参列者の前で静かにお経を読まれた。
At the temple ceremony, the high priest quietly read the sutra in front of the worshippers.