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名誉教皇 (めいよきょうこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

名めい誉よ教きょう皇こう

Meanings

1

noun

pope emeritus

Title for a retired pope, used in Catholic contexts.

名めい誉よ教きょう皇こうベネディクト16世せいは2022年ねんに亡なくなった。
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away in 2022.

Kanji

名name, noted, distinguished
誉reputation, praise, honor
教teach, faith, doctrine
皇

emperor

Etymology

Compound of 名誉 (honorary) and 教皇 (pope).