celibacy in Japanese
celibacy in Japanese is 独身 — celibacy means the state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.
celibacy in Japanese
独身
Pronounced: dokushin
What does "celibacy" mean?
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noun The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.
"Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy."
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noun Abstaining from sexual activity.
"He chose a period of celibacy after the relationship ended."
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celibacy in a sentence
- Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy.
- He chose a period of celibacy after the relationship ended.
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What is "celibacy" in Japanese?
"celibacy" in Japanese is 独身. celibacy means: The state of not marrying, often for religious reasons.
How do you pronounce 独身?
"celibacy" in Japanese is 独身, pronounced "dokushin".
How do you use "celibacy" in a sentence?
Example: "Catholic priests take a vow of celibacy." In Japanese, "celibacy" is 独身.
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