坊主

坊主

"坊主" (ぼうず) refers to a Buddhist monk or priest; it can also mean a shaved head or be used colloquially for young boys.

坊主 is used to refer to a Buddhist monk here, indicating a religious figure.

その坊主はお寺で修行しています。

That monk is practicing asceticism at the temple.

坊主 refers to a close-shaven hairstyle, resembling the typical haircut of monks.

髪を坊主に刈り上げました。

I got my hair shaved to a buzz cut.

坊主 is used colloquially to refer to a young mischievous boy.

坊主っ子が元気に遊んでいる。

The little boy is playing happily.