説教 — meaning in English
sekkyō
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English meaning
- pontificate noun The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
- sermon noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.
Senses
説教 is used for these senses in English:
- pontificate (intransitive) To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
sermon — full definition
- noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.
- noun A long, moralising talk that scolds or lectures someone.