English–Japanese

“worship” in Japanese

Japanese

Also参拝 (sanpai)

Pronunciation

Romajisūhai

Example

古代の人々は太陽を崇拝しました。ko dai no hito bito wa tai yō o sū hai shi ma shi ta

People in ancient times worshipped the sun.

Illustration for 崇拝 (worship)

How to say “worship” in Japanese

“Worship” in Japanese is 崇拝 (sūhai).

Centers on treating a deity or another revered object as supremely worthy of respect and devotion.

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

Example sentences with 崇拝

その指導者への崇拝は、周囲を驚かせました。so no shi dō sha e no sū hai wa shū i o odoro ka se ma shi ta

The worship of that leader surprised everyone nearby.

Tips for using 崇拝

  • In English, worship can also describe extreme admiration for a person or thing, as in worshipping a famous musician, not only religious devotion.

Other Japanese words for “worship”

毎年お寺に参拝します。mai toshi o tera ni san pai shi ma su

I worship at a temple every year.

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