カテドラル

also: カセドラル

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to a large, important Christian church that is the seat of a bishop. Used in architectural, historical, and travel contexts.

from French cathédrale

Usage

92%

Standard katakana spelling from French 'cathédrale'.

カセドラルUsage8%

Less common variant; may reflect an older or alternative transcription.

大だい聖せい堂どう
The native Japanese term for 'cathedral', more common in formal or religious contexts. カテドラル is a loanword often used in travel or architectural descriptions.
教きょう会かい
General word for 'church'; カテドラル specifically denotes a cathedral.

Borrowed from French 'cathédrale', ultimately from Latin 'cathedra' (seat), referring to the bishop's seat.