CEFR C1

heresy

Translation

異端 / 異端説 / 通説への反逆

Meaning

Heresy is a belief or opinion that goes against the official teaching of a religion, especially in a serious or punishable way. Do not confuse it with hearsay, which is information repeated from other people.

Examples

  • その教えは教会によって異端と見なされました。
    The teaching was condemned as heresy by the church.
  • 彼女は異端の罪で裁かれました。
    She was tried for heresy.