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desecration in Japanese

desecration in Japanese is 冒涜 — desecration means an act that disrespects or violates something sacred.

desecration in Japanese

冒涜
noun
Pronounced: bōtoku
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

What does "desecration" mean?

  1. noun An act that disrespects or violates something sacred.
    "The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration."
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desecration in a sentence

  • The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration.

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What is "desecration" in Japanese?

"desecration" in Japanese is 冒涜. desecration means: An act that disrespects or violates something sacred.

How do you pronounce 冒涜?

"desecration" in Japanese is 冒涜, pronounced "bōtoku".

How do you use "desecration" in a sentence?

Example: "The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration." In Japanese, "desecration" is 冒涜.

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