洗礼
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 洗礼
1
Christianity
baptism; christening
Examples
彼は洗礼を受けてカトリック教徒となった。
He was baptized a Catholic.
2
initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism
3
one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
洗
9 strokes
Frequency: 1168
JLPT N3
Grade 6
Meanings
wash
inquire into
probe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あら.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あらい
らい
礼
5 strokes
Frequency: 1185
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
salute
bow
ceremony
thanks
remuneration
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
ライ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
なり
のり
ひろし
れ
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