also: とうといあぶら
expression, noun
anointing oil
A set phrase used in religious contexts, particularly in Christianity, referring to oil consecrated for anointing purposes.
教会で尊い油を病人に塗った。
They applied anointing oil to the sick person at the church.
Compound of 尊い (toutoi/tattoi, 'precious, holy') and 油 (abura, 'oil'). The phrase is a direct translation of the Christian concept of anointing oil.