Lexical entry

クリスト

kurisuto

Title for Jesus of Nazareth.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

The central figure of Christianity, derived from the Portuguese 'Cristo'.

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キリスト

Christ, especially in the standard Japanese religious sense.

切支丹

キリシタン

A historical term for Christianity in feudal Japan, or for a Christian.

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