noun
Christian priest; Catholic priest
Historical term used during Japan's Christian century (16th–17th centuries), specifically for Portuguese or European missionary priests. Now mainly encountered in historical or religious contexts.
from Portuguese cristao padre
キリシタン・パテレンは戦国時代に日本へ渡来した。
Christian priests came to Japan during the Warring States period.
この教会
A portrait of a Christian priest is displayed in this church.