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*''Hôshinnô'' 法親王 - lit. "prince of the law," a title held by Imperial princes who have taken the [[tonsure]]
*''Hôshinnô'' 法親王 - lit. "prince of the law," a title held by Imperial princes who have taken the [[tonsure]]
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*''Monzeki'' 門跡 - an imperial prince who is the abbot of a temple, or, a temple headed by an imperial prince
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*''Nyûdô'' 入道 - a lay-monk or lay-nun; someone who has taken the tonsure in retirement
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*''Sôjô'' 僧正 - one of the highest ranks of Buddhist priests, corresponding to a privy councilor
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*''Zôsu'' - the priest ranking next just below the head of a temple
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