Lexical entry

コンパニア

konpania

An archaic term for the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Japan.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

Historical term derived from Portuguese used to refer to the Jesuit order during the early Christian period in Japan.

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サンタマリア

Name for the Virgin Mary; also used for Columbus' ship Santa Maria.

コンタツ

Archaic term for a rosary.

Evidence and Provenance