Lexical entry

アポストロ

aposutoro

Archaic term for apostle.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

An archaic term for an apostle, introduced by Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century.

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キリシタンパテレン

A Christian priest, especially in historical Japanese usage.

キリスト

Christ, especially in the standard Japanese religious sense.

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