CEFR B2

pentecost

Pentecost

Translation

聖霊降臨祭 / ペンテコステ

Meaning

A major Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, occurring seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It is also known as Whitsun or Whitsunday in some traditions.

Examples

Many churches hold special services on Pentecost to mark the birth of the early church.
Many churches hold special services on Pentecost to mark the birth of the early church.
The liturgical color for the Pentecost season is traditionally red, symbolizing the tongues of fire.
The liturgical color for the Pentecost season is traditionally red, symbolizing the tongues of fire.

Definition

A major Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, occurring seven weeks after Easter Sunday. It is also known as Whitsun or Whitsunday in some traditions.

意味: イエス・キリストの復活祭（イースター）の日曜日から7週間後に祝われる、使徒たちに聖霊が降臨したことを記念するキリスト教の主要な祝祭日です。一部の伝統では、ホイットサン（Whitsun）またはホイットサンデー（Whitsunday）としても知られています。

Examples / 例文

Many churches hold special services on Pentecost to mark the birth of the early church. — Many churches hold special services on Pentecost to mark the birth of the early church.

The liturgical color for the Pentecost season is traditionally red, symbolizing the tongues of fire. — The liturgical color for the Pentecost season is traditionally red, symbolizing the tongues of fire.

In many countries, the Monday following Pentecost is observed as a public holiday. — In many countries, the Monday following Pentecost is observed as a public holiday.