Lexical entry
パライソ
paraiso
Paradise or heaven, often used in a historical Christian context in Japan.
Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese
Meaning
A term for paradise or heaven, used historically by 'Hidden Christians' in Japan during the Edo period.
- paradise
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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