apostasy in Japanese
apostasy in Japanese is 背信, 背教 — apostasy means the act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
apostasy in Japanese
背信
Pronounced: haishin
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
背教
Pronounced: haikyō
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
背教
Pronounced: haikyō
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
What does "apostasy" mean?
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noun The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
"In some countries apostasy is still treated as a criminal offence."
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noun The abandonment of a political cause, party or set of principles one formerly supported.
"Voting with the opposition was, to his old allies, plain apostasy."
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apostasy in a sentence
- In some countries apostasy is still treated as a criminal offence.
- Her family regarded her decision to leave the church as apostasy.
- Voting with the opposition was, to his old allies, plain apostasy.
- The memoir was read as an act of ideological apostasy.
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What is "apostasy" in Japanese?
"apostasy" in Japanese is 背信, 背教. apostasy means: The act of giving up or renouncing a religious faith that one previously held.
How do you pronounce 背信?
"apostasy" in Japanese is 背信, pronounced "haishin".
How do you use "apostasy" in a sentence?
Example: "In some countries apostasy is still treated as a criminal offence." In Japanese, "apostasy" is 背信, 背教.
Are there other ways to say "apostasy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "apostasy": 背信, 背教.
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