Shaykh (English spelling)

Japanese: シャイフ(英語表記)shaykh
Shaykh (English spelling)
In Arab and Islamic societies, the title of respect given to an elderly person, tribal or family elder, or person who holds religious or public authority. For example, the highest religious authority is called Sheikh al-Islam, a village chief is called Sheikh al-Balad, and school teachers and scholars are also called Sheikhs.

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Japanese:
アラブ,イスラム社会における老人,部族あるいは家族の長老で,宗教的・公共的権威を有する者に対する尊称。たとえば最高の宗教的権威者はシャイフ・アルイスラム,村長はシャイフ・アルバラド,また学校の教師や学者もシャイフと呼ばれる。

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