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Lexical entry

ゼンチョ

zencho

Archaic term for a non-Christian or heathen.

People & Social LifePure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

A historical loanword from Portuguese used to describe those who were not part of the Christian faith.

  • heathen/pagan (archaic)

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JMdict_english
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JMdict.2026-04-17
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offensive-or-slur
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English
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