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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
adj
Pronounced: shinsei
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
adj
Pronounced: sei
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

What does "holy" mean?

  1. adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
    "Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city."
  2. adj Morally pure or without sin.
    "The monk lived a holy life devoted to prayer and service."
  3. intj Used at the start of an exclamation to express shock or surprise.
    ""Holy cow, did you see that catch?""

holy in a sentence

  • Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city.
  • They treated the relic as a holy object.
  • The monk lived a holy life devoted to prayer and service.
  • "Holy cow, did you see that catch?"

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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: "Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city." 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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