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[キ(吉)·リ(利)·シ(支)·タン(丹)]
kirishitan
noun

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[キリ(切)·シ(支)·タン(丹)]
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[キリ(切)·シ(死)·タン(丹)]
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[キ(鬼)·リ(理)·シ(死)·タン(丹)]
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[キ(鬼)·リ(利)·シ(死)·タン(丹)]
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English Meaning(s) for 吉利支丹

noun
  1. early Japanese Christianity (from the later Muromachi period); early Japanese Christian
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Definition and Synonyms for 吉利支丹

Jesuitry the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic)
Synonyms: キリシタン

Meanings for each kanji in 吉利支丹

» good luck; joy; congratulations
» profit; advantage; benefit
» branch; support; sustain; branch radical (no. 65)
» rust-colored; red; red lead; pills

Categories 吉利支丹 is a member of

Christian Theology the teachings of Christian churches
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