English–Japanese

“catholic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikatorikku

Example

私の友達はカトリックです。watashi no tomo dachi wa ka to ri kku de su

My friend is Catholic.

Illustration for カトリック (catholic)

How to say “catholic” in Japanese

“Catholic” in Japanese is カトリック (katorikku).

Describes a member of the Christian church that recognizes the pope as its highest earthly authority.

Full entry for カトリック: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with カトリック

その町には古いカトリック教会があります。so no machi ni wa furu i ka to ri kku kyō kai ga a ri ma su

There is an old Catholic church in that town.

Tips for using カトリック

  • English uses Catholic both as a noun for a member of the church and as an adjective for its beliefs, institutions, and practices.

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