Japanese word

イスラム

Pronunciation

Romajiisuramu

Meaning

  • nounIslam

Example

イスラムについて本で学びます。i su ra mu ni tsu i te hon de mana bi ma su

I learn about Islam from a book.

Illustration for イスラム (Islam)

More examples

イスラムの歴史を学ぶと、さまざまな文化とのつながりが見えてきます。i su ra mu no reki shi o mana bu to sa ma za ma na bun ka to no tsu na ga ri ga mi e te ki ma su

When you study the history of Islam, you can see its connections with various cultures.

Core concept

Centers on living in willing submission to the one God and expressing that commitment through belief and practice.

Common phrases

  • イスラムの教えi su ra mu no oshi e

    the teachings of Islam

  • イスラム文化i su ra mu bun ka

    Islamic culture

  • イスラム世界i su ra mu se kai

    the Islamic world

Definition in Japanese

唯一神アッラーへの帰依を教えとする宗教。tada is shin a rrā e no ki e o oshi e to su ru shū kyō

Word origin

イスラム (isuramu) comes from Arabic islām, meaning "submission" or "surrender", from aslama, "to submit".

Usage tips

  • In English, Islam names the religion, while Islamic is the adjective for beliefs, practices, and cultures related to it.

Related words

  • イスラム化isuramukaIslamizationnoun

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