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[()·たん()]
itan
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 異端

noun, no adjective
  1. heresy

Definition and Synonyms for 異端

Heterodoxy the quality of being unorthodox
Synonyms: 異端
Unorthodoxy a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
Synonyms: 異端
Heterodoxy any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
Synonyms: 異教, 異端, 邪宗, 邪教, 魔道

Meanings for each kanji in 異端

» uncommon; queerness; strangeness; wonderful; curious; unusual
» edge; origin; end; point; border; verge; cape

Categories 異端 is a member of

Originality the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
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Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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Orientation an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
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Sample Sentences for 異端

As for the accusations of heresy: here, the evidence is much weaker.
As for the accusations of heresy, here the evidence is much weaker.
As for the accusations of heresy--here, the evidence is much weaker.

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