🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

主の晩餐

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shu no bansan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lords Supper/lɔrdz ˈsʌpər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"教会では毎週日曜日に主の晩餐が行われます。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, typically involving the sharing of bread and wine.

    "During the service, the congregation participated in the Lords Supper, reflecting on its significance."
  2. 2

    A ritual meal in which bread and wine are consumed as symbols of Jesus' body and blood.

    "The church holds the Lords Supper every first Sunday of the month."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Lords Supper' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old English 'hlaf' meaning 'bread' and 'supper' referring to the evening meal. It has evolved to signify the Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.

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