English–Japanese

“missionary work” in Japanese

Japanese

Also宣教 (senkyō)

Pronunciation

Romajidendō

Example

彼は海外で伝道をしています。kare wa kai gai de den dō o shi te i ma su

He is doing missionary work overseas.

Illustration for 伝道 (missionary work)

How to say “missionary work” in Japanese

“Missionary work” in Japanese is 伝道 (dendō).

Describes actively carrying a religious teaching beyond its existing community and inviting others to follow it.

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

Example sentences with 伝道

彼女は地域の人々に向けて伝道を続けています。kano jo wa chi iki no hito bito ni mu ke te den dō o tsuzu ke te i ma su

She continues her missionary work among the local people.

Tips for using 伝道

  • In English, missionary work usually points to organized religious activity, while evangelism can also describe public promotion of a belief or cause.

Other Japanese words for “missionary work”

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宣教

senkyō

nounmissionary work

海外で宣教を続けています。kai gai de sen kyō o tsuzu ke te i ma su

They continue their missionary work overseas.

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