宣教師
Meanings
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Refers to a person sent to spread a religion, especially Christianity. Neutral term; can be used historically or in modern contexts.
He went to Africa as a missionary.
The missionary learned the local language.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に宣教師を派遣するto send a missionary/missionaries to a place
The church sent missionaries to Africa.
- 宣教師として〈場所〉へ行くto go somewhere as a missionary
He went to Japan as a missionary.