noun
A familiar but respectful everyday term for a Buddhist priest or monk. It is less formal than 僧侶 and often less polite than お坊さん.
See also: お坊さん
葬式に坊さんを呼んだ。
We called a Buddhist priest for the funeral.
寺の坊さんが毎朝お経を読む。
The monk at the temple chants sutras every morning.
noun
Familiar use for a boy, especially as a casual address. It can sound old-fashioned, rustic, or gently teasing depending on context.
「坊さん、道に迷ったのかい」と老人が声をかけた。
"Boy, are you lost?" the old man called out.