English–Japanese

“faith” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinkō

Example

私は神を信仰しています。watashi wa kami o shin kō shi te i ma su

I have faith in God.

Illustration for 信仰 (faith)

How to say “faith” in Japanese

“Faith” in Japanese is 信仰 (shinkō).

Describes a deep trust in a sacred power or teaching that shapes a person's spiritual outlook.

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

Example sentences with 信仰

私は異なる信仰を持つ人とも仲良くします。watashi wa koto na ru shin kō o mo tsu hito to mo naka yo ku shi ma su

I get along well with people of different faiths.

Tips for using 信仰

  • The English word faith can describe religious belief or strong trust in a person or idea, so context determines whether it matches the narrower religious sense of 信仰 (shinkō).

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