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洗礼 【せんれい】

  1. [n] baptism; christening
  2. [n] initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism
  3. [n] one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
洗 Wash, Inquire Into, Probe セン あら.う
礼 Salute, Bow, Ceremony, Thanks, Remuneration レイ, ライ