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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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