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The act of anointing with oil or other liquids. / (figuratively) An official nomination.

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anointment

Noun

countable uncountable figuratively

The act of anointing with oil or other liquids. / (figuratively) An official nomination.

Japanese Meaning

油や他の液体を用いて注ぐ行為、すなわち儀式的に油を注いで祝福すること。 / 比喩的に、公式な任命や指名を意味する。

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The bishop's anointment marked the beginning of his duties.

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司教の塗油（油を塗る儀式）が彼の職務の始まりを告げた。

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The act of anointing with oil or other liquids.

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(figuratively) An official nomination.

French Socialists gathered recently in the Loire Valley for a weekend of debate that turned into the virtual anointment of Anne Hidalgo, the charismatic and divisive mayor of Paris, as their candidate for next year’s presidential election.

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anointments

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