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“Canon” in Japanese

Short answer
カノン kanon

Canon in Japanese is “カノン” (kanon). Full meaning: canon; canon (of the Church).

Other ways to say “Canon” in Japanese

正典 seiten canon (i.e. the Biblical canon) 追複曲 tsuifukukyoku (musical) canon 教典 kyouten scriptures, canon, teaching guide 竜頭 ryuuzu crown (of a watch), stem; canon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest) 正経 seikei correct path, path of righteousness; canon (Confucian) 花音 kanon canon; canon (of the Church) 伽音 kanon canon; canon (of the Church) 果音 kanon canon; canon (of the Church) リュウズ ryuuzu crown (of a watch), stem; canon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest) リューズ ryuuzu crown (of a watch), stem; canon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest) りゅうず ryuuzu crown (of a watch), stem; canon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)

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