JLPT N1
布教
Sharing a belief or passion with others, like a formal religion or your favorite anime.
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布教する verb form
1 Noun, Suru verb
Missionary Work / Spreading a Religion
The formal act of spreading the teachings of a religion to new people, usually with the goal of converting them. This is the word’s original, traditional meaning.
Example
彼 は 海外 で キリスト教 を 布教 する ため に 日本 を 離れた 。
He left Japan to spread Christianity overseas.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Enthusiastically Recommending Something (Slang)
In modern slang, this means to passionately recommend something you love (like an anime, game, or idol group) to others, as if you are trying to “convert” them into a fan.
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