English–Japanese

“pastor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibokushi

Example

日曜日に牧師が教会で話します。nichi yō hi ni boku shi ga kyō kai de hana shi ma su

The pastor speaks at church on Sundays.

Illustration for 牧師 (pastor)

How to say “pastor” in Japanese

“Pastor” in Japanese is 牧師 (bokushi).

Refers to the Christian leader responsible for the spiritual care and guidance of a congregation.

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

Example sentences with 牧師

その牧師は若者の悩みに耳を傾けます。so no boku shi wa waka mono no naya mi ni mimi o katamu ke ma su

That pastor listens to young people's concerns.

Tips for using 牧師

  • Pastor is also used as a title before a person's name in English, as in Pastor Smith, especially in Protestant church settings.

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