sanctuary in Japanese
sanctuary in Japanese is 避難所, 聖域 — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
sanctuary in Japanese
避難所
Pronounced: hinanjo
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
聖域
Pronounced: seiiki
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
What does "sanctuary" mean?
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noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
"The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country."
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noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
"The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover."
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noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
"Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual."
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sanctuary in a sentence
- The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country.
- The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover.
- Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual.
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What is "sanctuary" in Japanese?
"sanctuary" in Japanese is 避難所, 聖域. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
How do you pronounce 避難所?
"sanctuary" in Japanese is 避難所, pronounced "hinanjo".
How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country." In Japanese, "sanctuary" is 避難所, 聖域.
Are there other ways to say "sanctuary" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sanctuary": 避難所, 聖域.
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