This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

薦僧

菰僧

Readings

Kana: こもそう、こもぞう
Romaji: komosou, komozou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

mendicant Zen priest of the Fuke sect

Note: archaism
See also: 虚無僧

Kanji

Readings: セン、 すす.める
Meanings: recommend, mat, advise, encourage, offer
Reading: ソウ
Meanings: Buddhist priest, monk
Readings: コ、 こも、 まこも
Meaning: reed used for matting