N1
ぼうとく (bōtoku)
冒涜
blasphemy, profanation, sacrilege, insult (to something sacred)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An act of showing disrespect or contempt for something sacred, venerable, or widely respected. 神聖なものや尊厳のあるものに対して、不敬な行為や言葉で汚すこと。
📝 Example Sentences
彼は神聖な場所で不適切な行動を取り、冒涜だと非難された。
He acted inappropriately in a sacred place and was accused of blasphemy.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "冒涜"!
宗教的なシンボルを破壊する行為は、_______とみなされる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 神聖なものを破壊する行為は「冒涜」です。
English: Destroying sacred objects is considered 'blasphemy' (bōtoku).
English: Destroying sacred objects is considered 'blasphemy' (bōtoku).
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