Japanese word

神父

Pronunciation

Romajishinpu

Meaning

  • nounCatholic priest

Example

ミサの後で神父と話しました。mi sa no ato de shin pu to hana shi ma shi ta

I spoke with the priest after Mass.

Illustration for 神父 (Catholic priest)

More examples

その神父は毎週日曜日に教会で説教をします。so no shin pu wa mai shū nichi yō hi ni kyō kai de sek kyō o shi ma su

That priest gives a sermon at the church every Sunday.

Core concept

Refers to a Catholic clergy member who serves believers through Mass and spiritual guidance.

Common phrases

  • 神父になるshin pu ni na ru

    become a priest

  • 神父に相談するshin pu ni sō dan su ru

    consult a priest

  • 神父の話を聞くshin pu no hanashi o ki ku

    listen to a priest's talk

Similar words

司祭shisai: The formal ecclesiastical title for a Catholic priest.

Definition in Japanese

カトリック教会で、ミサを執り行い、信者を指導する聖職者。ka to ri kku kyō kai de mi sa o to ri okona i shin ja o shi dō su ru sei shoku sha

Word origin

神 (shin, "god") + 父 (fu, "father") forms the Sino-Japanese compound 神父 (shinpu), a term for a Catholic priest.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 神父 (shinpu) refers specifically to a Catholic priest, while 牧師 (bokushi) usually refers to a Protestant minister.

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