しょうにん
Noun
1.
holy priest, saint
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その寺の開祖は、多くの人々に慕われた上人でした。
The founder of that temple was a holy priest beloved by many people.
仏教の歴史において、上人という称号は特別な意味を持ちます。
In the history of Buddhism, the title of 'shounin' (holy priest) holds special meaning.
伝説によれば、その上人は奇跡を起こし、人々を救ったと伝えられています。
According to legend, that holy priest is said to have performed miracles and saved people.
彼は生涯をかけて衆生を導き、まさに現代の上人と言えるでしょう。
He dedicated his life to guiding all living beings, truly he could be called a modern saint.
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