Japanese word

ユダヤ教

Pronunciation

Romajiyudayakyō

Meaning

  • nounJudaism

Example

私はユダヤ教を学んでいます。watashi wa yu da ya kyō o mana n de i ma su

I am studying Judaism.

Illustration for ユダヤ教 (Judaism)

More examples

ユダヤ教では、土曜日を安息日として大切にします。yu da ya kyō de wa do yō hi o an soku hi to shi te tai setsu ni shi ma su

In Judaism, Saturday is honored as the Sabbath.

Core concept

Centers on a continuing religious tradition that connects sacred teaching with rules, memory, worship, and the life of a community.

Common phrases

  • ユダヤ教を信仰するyu da ya kyō o shin kō su ru

    practice Judaism

  • ユダヤ教の教えyu da ya kyō no oshi e

    teachings of Judaism

Definition in Japanese

ユダヤ人が信奉し、歴史的に形成してきた宗教およびその教えや慣習。yu da ya jin ga shin pō shi reki shi teki ni kei sei shi te ki ta shū kyō o yo bi so no oshi e ya kan shū

Word origin

The compound consists of ユダヤ (Yudaya, "Jewish or Judean") and 教 (kyō, "religion or teaching"); ユダヤ ultimately relates to Hebrew Yehudah, the name Judah.

Usage tips

  • The adjective Jewish applies to people, traditions, history, law, and culture, so it cannot simply replace Judaism in every English sentence.

Related words

  • ユダヤ教徒yudayakyōtofollower of Judaismnoun

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