Japanese word

牧師

Pronunciation

Romajibokushi

Meaning

  • nounpastor

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 教会の牧師kyō kai no boku shi

    the church pastor

  • 牧師を訪ねるboku shi o tazu ne ru

    visit the pastor

  • 牧師に相談するboku shi ni sō dan su ru

    consult the pastor

Definition in Japanese

教会で信徒の信仰を導き、説教や礼拝を行う聖職者。kyō kai de shin to no shin kō o michibi ki sek kyō ya rei hai o okona u sei shoku sha

Word origin

In the compound 牧師 (bokushi), 牧 (boku, "herding") suggests tending a flock and 師 (shi, "teacher") suggests instruction, reflecting the leader's care and guidance of believers.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • ministernoun
  • clergymannoun

Related words

  • 牧師職bokushishokupastoratenoun

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