Lexical entry

マルチリヨ

maruchiriyo

Archaic term for martyrdom.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

An archaic term for martyrdom, specifically used in the context of the early Christian missions in Japan.

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切支丹

キリシタン

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

キリシタンパテレン

A Christian priest, especially in historical Japanese usage.

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