The term 'hoshi' (biwa players in monk attire) derives not only from Kengyo shaving his head and wearing officially designated Kengyo clothing that was similar to monk attire, but also because a number of hoshi did in fact join the priesthood.
「法師」と呼ばれるのは、検校は剃髪し、正式な検校専用服(検校服)は僧服に近く、また実際に僧職となる者もいたからである。