testament in Japanese
testament in Japanese is 遺言, 遺書, 聖書 — testament means a legal document stating how a person wants their property divided after death.
testament in Japanese
遺言
Pronounced: yuigon
(law) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
遺書
Pronounced: isho
(law) A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).
聖書
Pronounced: seisho
One of the two parts to the scriptures of the Christian religion: the New Testament, considered by Christians to be a continuation of the Hebrew scriptures, and the Hebrew scriptures themselves, which they refer to as the Old Testament.
What does "testament" mean?
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noun A legal document stating how a person wants their property divided after death.
"His last will and testament left the house to his daughter."
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noun One of the two main sections of the Christian Bible.
"The story of Noah's ark is found in the Old Testament."
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noun Clear proof or evidence of something, often something admirable.
"Her recovery is a testament to her sheer determination."
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testament in a sentence
- His last will and testament left the house to his daughter.
- The story of Noah's ark is found in the Old Testament.
- Her recovery is a testament to her sheer determination.
- The ancient bridge still standing is a testament to Roman engineering.
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What is "testament" in Japanese?
"testament" in Japanese is 遺言, 遺書, 聖書. testament means: A legal document stating how a person wants their property divided after death.
How do you pronounce 遺言?
"testament" in Japanese is 遺言, pronounced "yuigon".
How do you use "testament" in a sentence?
Example: "His last will and testament left the house to his daughter." In Japanese, "testament" is 遺言, 遺書, 聖書.
Are there other ways to say "testament" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "testament": 遺言, 遺書, 聖書.
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