noun
Annunciation
Christian term referring to the angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive Jesus. Often used in art and theology.
受胎告知は多くの宗教画の題材となっている。
The Annunciation has been the subject of many religious paintings.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 受胎 (conception) and 告知 (announcement), directly corresponding to the Christian concept of the Annunciation.