クルス・久留子kurusu
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Definitions
- nouncross sign
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related十字架じゅうじかNeutralThe everyday modern word for a crucifixion cross and for the symbol of Christianity. 「久留子」 is an old term for the cross or cross shape and is rarely seen today.
- Related磔柱はりつけばしらWrittenWritten term for the wooden cross of crucifixion — strictly the execution device. 「久留子」, from Portuguese, covers cross marks and the Christian cross more broadly.
- Relatedはりつけ台NeutralThe frame a condemned person was bound to for crucifixion — strictly an execution device. 「久留子」 is an old word for the cross, seen mainly in Christian contexts.
「久留子」, from Portuguese, is an old, now rare name for a cross-shaped mark or the cross; today say 「十字架」. Use 「磔柱」 (written) or 「はりつけ台」 for the crucifixion device itself.
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