Meaning
holy · master · priest · sage · saint
On'yomi
ショウ · セイ
Kun'yomi
ひじり
Common compounds (15)
- 聖書 せいしょBible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
- 棋聖 きせいgreat master of go; great master of shogi
- 精霊 しょうりょうspirit of the deceased
- 聖域 せいいきissue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
- 聖地 せいちreal-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
- 聖戦 せいせんholy war; crusade
- 聖火 せいかOlympic flame; Olympic torch
- 神聖 しんせいholiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
- 聖堂 せいどう(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
- 聖職者 せいしょくしゃclergyman; churchman; clergy
- 聖母 せいぼmother of a holy person
- 聖歌 せいかhymn; chant; sacred song