“Ordination” in Japanese
Short answer
Ordination in Japanese is “叙階” (jokai). Full meaning: ordination (esp. Catholic).
Other ways to say “Ordination” in Japanese
叙品
johin ordination (esp. Catholic)
任職
ninshoku ordination, appointment to a post
按手
anshu ordination, laying on of hands
按手礼
anshurei (Protestant) laying on of hands, ordination
任命
ninmei appointment, nomination, ordination, commission, designation
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