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VocabJLPT N1

apocalypse

Noun

Definitions

1. Revelation (book of the Bible)
2. the Apocalypse

Refers to a book of revelation or apocalyptic prophecy, most famously the Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible. In Japanese it is used in religious, literary, or dramatic contexts involving end-of-the-world or prophetic themes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Is Revelation ultimately a story of hope?" he asked.

Sentence 2

Let's look over the structure of Revelation before we get into the discussion.

Sentence 3

Let's stop calling every project crisis "apocalyptic."

Sentence 4

Reading Revelation on my lunch break makes the afternoon feel heavy.

Sentence 5

I'm probably reading way too much into the symbolism in Revelation.