dogma in Japanese
dogma in Japanese is 定説, 教条, 教義 — dogma means a belief or principle put forward as absolute truth, expected to be accepted without question.
dogma in Japanese
定説
Pronounced: teisetsu
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
教条
Pronounced: kyōjō
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
教義
Pronounced: kyōgi
A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
教理
Pronounced: kyōri
A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
What does "dogma" mean?
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noun A belief or principle put forward as absolute truth, expected to be accepted without question.
"The new manager challenged the old dogma that meetings had to happen every Monday."
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dogma in a sentence
- The new manager challenged the old dogma that meetings had to happen every Monday.
- Religious dogma shaped much of the town's social life.
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What is "dogma" in Japanese?
"dogma" in Japanese is 定説, 教条, 教義. dogma means: A belief or principle put forward as absolute truth, expected to be accepted without question.
How do you pronounce 定説?
"dogma" in Japanese is 定説, pronounced "teisetsu".
How do you use "dogma" in a sentence?
Example: "The new manager challenged the old dogma that meetings had to happen every Monday." In Japanese, "dogma" is 定説, 教条, 教義.
Are there other ways to say "dogma" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "dogma": 定説, 教条, 教義, 教理.
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