English–Japanese
“god” in Japanese
How to say “god” in Japanese
“God” in Japanese is 神 (kami).
Describes a sacred being or presence believed to possess power beyond ordinary human understanding.
Example sentences with 神
わたしは神を信じます。wa ta shi wa kami o shin ji ma su
I believe in God.
祭りの前に神へお供えをします。matsu ri no mae ni kami e o sona e o shi ma su
We make an offering to God before the festival.
Tips for using 神
- English writing about Shinto and Japanese folklore often keeps kami as a loanword when god or spirit does not fully express the Japanese idea.
Other Japanese words for “god”
神様を信じています。kami sama o shin ji te i ma su
I believe in God.