English–Japanese

“bible” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseisho

Example

教会で聖書を読みます。kyō kai de sei sho o yo mi ma su

I read the Bible at church.

Illustration for 聖書 (bible)

How to say “bible” in Japanese

“Bible” in Japanese is 聖書 (seisho).

Names the writings that serve as a shared foundation for Christian belief, worship, and moral teaching.

Full entry for 聖書: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 聖書

この物語は聖書に基づいています。ko no monogatari wa sei sho ni moto zu i te i ma su

This story is based on the Bible.

Tips for using 聖書

  • English speakers commonly say "the Bible" for the Christian scriptures, while "a bible" can mean a book treated as an authoritative guide.

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