holy in Japanese
holy in Japanese is 神聖, 聖 — holy means regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
holy in Japanese
神聖
Pronounced: shinsei
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
聖
Pronounced: sei
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
What does "holy" mean?
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adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
"The temple is a holy place where visitors remove their shoes."
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adj Morally pure or without sin.
"People spoke of her as a holy woman who never harmed anyone."
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intj Used at the start of an exclamation to express shock or surprise.
"Holy smoke, that bill is much bigger than I expected!"
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holy in a sentence
- The temple is a holy place where visitors remove their shoes.
- Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city.
- People spoke of her as a holy woman who never harmed anyone.
- He wanted to live a holy and blameless life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "holy" in Japanese?
"holy" in Japanese is 神聖, 聖. holy means: Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
How do you pronounce 神聖?
"holy" in Japanese is 神聖, pronounced "shinsei".
How do you use "holy" in a sentence?
Example: "The temple is a holy place where visitors remove their shoes." In Japanese, "holy" is 神聖, 聖.
Are there other ways to say "holy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "holy": 神聖, 聖.
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