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司祭

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 司祭

さい
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #11356
1

priest; minister; pastor

Examples
「神はわれらの救いである」と司祭は言った。
"God is our salvation," said the priest.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 759
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

director
official
govt office
rule
administer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つかさど.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つか
つかさ
11 strokes
Frequency: 1124
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

ritual
offer prayers
celebrate
deify
enshrine
worship

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まつ.る
まつ.り
まつり
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