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猊: lion

lion; (in 猊下) high priest
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Readings

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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

The young monks called the high priest "Your Holiness" and respected him deeply.

At Geibikei Gorge in Iwate, you can enjoy a boat ride while listening to the boatman's song.

At the temple ceremony, the high priest quietly read the sutra in front of the worshippers.

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