🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

聖典

Pronunciation / Transliteration: seiten

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sacred Writings/ˈseɪ.krɪd ˈraɪ.tɪŋz/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"聖典は信者にとって重要な役割を果たします。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Texts that are considered holy or authoritative in a religious context.

    "The Bible and the Quran are examples of sacred writings that guide millions of believers."
  2. 2

    Literary works that convey spiritual or moral teachings.

    "Many cultures have their own sacred writings that reflect their beliefs and values."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sacred' originates from the Latin 'sacra', meaning 'holy' or 'consecrated', while 'writings' comes from the Old English 'writan', meaning 'to write'. The combination reflects the historical significance of texts deemed holy in various religious traditions.

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