godfather

代父

洗礼の際、子供を支え、信仰生活を導くと約束する男性。

やさしい英語で： A man who promises at a Christian ceremony to help care for a child and guide their religious life.

• My godfather came to my birthday party.
• They asked their friend to be the baby’s godfather.
• Both godfathers attended the church service.

使い方： godfather to someone (He is godfather to his sister’s youngest child.)

類義語： male godparent

よく使う表現： my godfather, become a godfather, child’s godfather

マフィアのボス

組織的に犯罪を行う集団を率いる、強い力を持つ男性。

やさしい英語で： A powerful man who leads a group of organized criminals.

• The godfather controlled the whole gang.
• Police arrested a local mafia godfather.
• The two godfathers fought over control of the city.

類義語： mafia boss, crime boss

よく使う表現： mafia godfather, powerful godfather