heresy in Japanese
heresy in Japanese is 異端, 邪宗, 邪教 — heresy means a belief that goes against the official teachings of a religion.
heresy in Japanese
異端
Pronounced: itan
(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
邪宗
Pronounced: jashuu
(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
邪教
Pronounced: jakyō
(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
異端
Pronounced: itan
(by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.
What does "heresy" mean?
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noun A belief that goes against the official teachings of a religion.
"He was accused of heresy for questioning the church's doctrine."
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noun Any opinion that strongly conflicts with what a group generally accepts as true.
"Suggesting the company change its logo felt like heresy to some employees."
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heresy in a sentence
- He was accused of heresy for questioning the church's doctrine.
- Suggesting the company change its logo felt like heresy to some employees.
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What is "heresy" in Japanese?
"heresy" in Japanese is 異端, 邪宗, 邪教. heresy means: A belief that goes against the official teachings of a religion.
How do you pronounce 異端?
"heresy" in Japanese is 異端, pronounced "itan".
How do you use "heresy" in a sentence?
Example: "He was accused of heresy for questioning the church's doctrine." In Japanese, "heresy" is 異端, 邪宗, 邪教.
Are there other ways to say "heresy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "heresy": 異端, 邪宗, 邪教.
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