basilica in Japanese
basilica in Japanese is バシリカ, 聖堂 — basilica means a large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
basilica in Japanese
バシリカ
Pronounced: bashirika
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
聖堂
Pronounced: seidō
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
What does "basilica" mean?
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noun A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
"St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year."
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noun A long rectangular hall used in ancient Rome for public business, courts, or gatherings.
"The ruins of the old Roman basilica still stand in the forum."
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basilica in a sentence
- St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year.
- The ruins of the old Roman basilica still stand in the forum.
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What is "basilica" in Japanese?
"basilica" in Japanese is バシリカ, 聖堂. basilica means: A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
How do you pronounce バシリカ?
"basilica" in Japanese is バシリカ, pronounced "bashirika".
How do you use "basilica" in a sentence?
Example: "St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year." In Japanese, "basilica" is バシリカ, 聖堂.
Are there other ways to say "basilica" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "basilica": バシリカ, 聖堂.
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