Lexical entry
セミナリヨ
seminariyo
A school established by Jesuits in Japan during the 16th and 17th centuries to train clergy.
Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese
Meaning
A historical term for a Jesuit seminary in Japan, particularly during the Nanban period, used for training Japanese priests and catechists.
- Jesuit seminary in feudal Japan
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