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venerable in Japanese

venerable in Japanese is 崇高, 敬う, 立派 — venerable means commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

venerable in Japanese

崇高
adj
Pronounced: suukō
Worthy of reverence.
敬う
adj
Pronounced: uyamau
Worthy of reverence.
立派
adj
Pronounced: rippa
Worthy of reverence.

What does "venerable" mean?

  1. adj Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.
    "The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years."
  2. adj A formal title of respect given in some religious traditions, such as an early stage of Catholic sainthood or an honorific for Anglican archdeacons.
    "The Vatican declared her Venerable, the first step toward possible sainthood."
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venerable in a sentence

  • The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years.
  • They visited the venerable old temple on the hill.
  • The Vatican declared her Venerable, the first step toward possible sainthood.

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What is "venerable" in Japanese?

"venerable" in Japanese is 崇高, 敬う, 立派. venerable means: Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

How do you pronounce 崇高?

"venerable" in Japanese is 崇高, pronounced "suukō".

How do you use "venerable" in a sentence?

Example: "The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years." In Japanese, "venerable" is 崇高, 敬う, 立派.

Are there other ways to say "venerable" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "venerable": 崇高, 敬う, 立派.

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