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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

  1. noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.
  2. noun A long, moralising talk that scolds or lectures someone.

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