“Scriptures” in Japanese
Short answer
Scriptures in Japanese is “教典” (kyouten). Full meaning: scriptures, canon, teaching guide.
Other ways to say “Scriptures” in Japanese
経文
kyoumon scriptural text, scriptures, sutras
経典
kyouten sacred books, sutras, scriptures (Bible, Koran, etc.)
經文
kyoumon scriptural text, scriptures, sutras
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