洗礼
せんれい baptism; christening
Why it means this
洗 (wash) + 礼 (a rite) — the washing rite of baptism; figuratively, a harsh first experience (洗礼を受ける).
Breakdown
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せんれい baptism; christening
洗 (wash) + 礼 (a rite) — the washing rite of baptism; figuratively, a harsh first experience (洗礼を受ける).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.