- food; provisions
- nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragementonly applies to かて
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- food; provisions
- nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
This word refers to any form of food or provisions that provide sustenance for the body.
In this context, it conveys the idea of nourishment or encouragement that sustains a person's life, whether it be mental, spiritual, or emotional.
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Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Our Father in the heavens, your name shall be holy. Thy kingdom come. May your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Please give us our daily bread today as well. Please forgive us our sins. We also forgive men. Please do not tempt us, Please save us from evil. The country, power and glory are yours forever. [Amen]