English–Japanese
“nun” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishisutā
Example
あのシスターは親切です。a no shi su tā wa shin setsu de su
That nun is kind.
How to say “nun” in Japanese
“Nun” in Japanese is シスター (shisutā).
Refers to a woman who belongs to a Christian religious community and is regarded as a sister within it, typically as a nun.
Example sentences with シスター
そのシスターは子どもたちに聖書を教えています。so no shi su tā wa ko do mo ta chi ni sei sho o oshi e te i ma su
That nun teaches the children the Bible.
Tips for using シスター
- English speakers may recognize sister as a title for a nun in phrases such as Sister Mary, while its everyday meaning is usually female sibling.