Japanese symbol for “caliph”

カリフ

Romaji: karifu

caliph; chief civil and religious Muslim ruler (prior to 1924)

In Japanese, caliph is カリフ (karifu).

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Meanings

n caliph; chief civil and religious Muslim ruler (prior to 1924)

Written forms: —. Readings: カリフ、ハリファ.

See also: Chinese symbol for “caliph”.

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