1. priestly teacher; preceptor (Honorific, trad. pronounced おしょう in Zen and Pure Land, かしょう in Tendai and Kegon, わじょう in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu and Shin Buddhism)

2. monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); priest; head priest

3. second highest priestly rank in Buddhism

4. master (of one's art, trade, etc.)