四部衆

しぶしゅ

Meanings

1. Noun four orders of Buddhist followers (monks, nuns, male lay devotees and female lay devotees) See also: 四衆 (ししゅ).

Kanji

• 四 four. Read as シ.
• 部 part
• 衆 masses. Read as シュ.

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