Lexical entry

ナタル

nataru

Archaic term for Christmas.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

A historical term for Christmas or the Nativity, introduced by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century.

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ナタウ

The holiday of Christmas, specifically from Portuguese influence.

キリスト

Christ, especially in the standard Japanese religious sense.

Evidence and Provenance