Purgatory in Japanese
Purgatory in Japanese is 煉獄 — Purgatory means in Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
Purgatory in Japanese
煉獄
Pronounced: rengoku
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.
What does "Purgatory" mean?
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noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
"The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory."
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noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.
"The layover turned into a five-hour purgatory at the airport."
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Purgatory in a sentence
- The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory.
- The layover turned into a five-hour purgatory at the airport.
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What is "Purgatory" in Japanese?
"Purgatory" in Japanese is 煉獄. Purgatory means: In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
How do you pronounce 煉獄?
"Purgatory" in Japanese is 煉獄, pronounced "rengoku".
How do you use "Purgatory" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory." In Japanese, "Purgatory" is 煉獄.
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