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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

辺獄

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"Some theologians believe that before Jesus's sacrifice, the souls of righteous people existed in limbos, awaiting entry into heaven. "

一部の神学者は、イエスの犠牲以前には、義人の魂は天国に入るのを待って辺獄に存在していたと信じています。

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

中間領域, 未解決の状態, 忘れられた状態

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

私の申請は2週間、官僚的な未解決の状態に陥っています。

condition state situation place