World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesShuddō-Meirei
/ʃʊdˈdoʊ ˈmeɪˌreɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A command or directive aimed at achieving purification or spiritual cleansing.
"The priest issued a shuddō-meirei to the congregation before the ritual began." - 2
An instruction in a spiritual context that emphasizes the importance of purification.
"During the ceremony, the shuddō-meirei was recited to prepare the participants for the sacred rites."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'shuddō-meirei' originates from Japanese, where 'shuddō' means 'purification' and 'meirei' means 'command' or 'order'. This term is often used in the context of spiritual or ritualistic practices, reflecting a historical connection to Shinto and Buddhist traditions in Japan.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Shuddō-Meirei"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Shuddō-Meirei" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Ordre de purification
Transliteration: Ordre de purification
"Le prêtre a donné un ordre de purification avant la cérémonie."
Reinigungsbefehl
Transliteration: Reinigungsbefehl
"Der Priester gab einen Reinigungsbefehl vor der Zeremonie."
Comando di purificazione
Transliteration: Comando di purificazione
"Il sacerdote ha emesso un comando di purificazione prima della cerimonia."
Orden de purificación
Transliteration: Orden de purificación
"El sacerdote dio una orden de purificación antes de la ceremonia."
Ordem de purificação
Transliteration: Ordem de purificação
"O sacerdote deu uma ordem de purificação antes da cerimônia."
शुद्धि आदेश
Transliteration: Shuddhi aadesh
"पुरोहित ने समारोह से पहले शुद्धि आदेश दिया।"
净化命令
Transliteration: Jìnghuà mìnglìng
"祭司在仪式开始前发出了净化命令。"
정화 명령
Transliteration: Jeonghwa myeongnyeong
"제사가 시작되기 전에 제사가 정화 명령을 내렸다."
浄化命令
Transliteration: Jōka meirei
"儀式の前に神主は浄化命令を出しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform tasks or movements when asked, despite having the desire and physical ability to do so.
A facility designed for the thermal treatment of waste materials, typically involving processes such as incineration or pyrolysis to reduce waste volume and generate energy.
A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Shuddō-Meirei"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.