Definition of 伴天連 (バテレン)

noun
1.
padre, title for Portuguese Jesuits (in Japan in the 16th century)(Christian term)(orig. from Portuguese "padre")
See also:イルマン
2.
Christianity, Christian
Other readings:
破天連【バテレン】[1]
Notes:
  1. ateji (phonetic) reading
Related Kanji
consort, accompany, bring with, companion
heavens, sky, imperial
take along, lead, join, connect, party, gang, clique
rend, rip, tear, break, destroy, defeat, frustrate