隠れキリシタン

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Japanese[edit]

Kanji in this term
かく
Grade: S
kun’yomi
Alternative spelling
隱れキリシタン (kyūjitai)
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Etymology[edit]

From 隠れ (hidden) +‎ キリシタン (early Japanese term for Christianity).

Proper noun[edit]

(かく)れキリシタン (Kakure Kirishitan

  1. Kakure Kirishitan (underground Japanese Catholic church during Edo period)