Lexical entry

パッパ

pappa

Archaic term for the Pope, derived from Portuguese.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

An archaic Japanese term referring to the Pope, used during the early period of Christian contact in Japan.

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キリシタン

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

キリスト

Christ, especially in the standard Japanese religious sense.

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