Lexical entry

サントス

santosu

Archaic term for Christian saints.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

A historical term derived from Portuguese used to refer to Christian saints, primarily during the feudal period 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.

サンタマリア

Name for the Virgin Mary; also used for Columbus' ship Santa Maria.

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