English–Japanese
“sacred” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishinsei
Example
この場所は神聖です。ko no ba sho wa shin sei de su
This place is sacred.
How to say “sacred” in Japanese
“Sacred” in Japanese is 神聖 (shinsei).
Marks something as set apart from ordinary life and worthy of religious respect.
Example sentences with 神聖
祭壇に近づく前に、神聖な場所では静かにしてください。sai dan ni chika zu ku mae ni shin sei na ba sho de wa shizu ka ni shi te ku da sa i
Please be quiet in the sacred place before approaching the altar.
Tips for using 神聖
- The English word sacred appears in sacred cow, where it describes an idea or institution treated as beyond criticism, extending the religious sense into ordinary discussion.