Lexical entry

コンタツ

kontatsu

Archaic term for a rosary.

Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

An archaic term for prayer beads or a rosary, used by early Japanese Christians.

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ロザリオ

A string of beads used in prayer, especially in the Catholic Church.

コンヒサン

Archaic Christian term for confession, derived from Portuguese.

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