Translation of Japanese word "教会" to English
教会
きょうかい
[kyoukai]
IPA: /kʲoːkai/
Meaning
NounA Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.
How to use
教会 (kyoukai) — 'church'. キリスト教会 — Christian church. 教会で式を挙げる — hold a wedding in a church. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
church
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 教会
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きょうかい
Romaji Transcription: kyoukai
Example Sentences
教会では、礼拝のために、毎日祈りを捧げています。
At the church, we offer daily prayers for worship.
教会の周りには、美しい公園があります。
There is a beautiful park around the church.
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Common phrases
- 白い教会— white church
- 教会で結婚式を挙げる— hold wedding at church
- 教会の鐘— church bell
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Frequency rank: #509 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "教会" mean?▼
The Japanese word "教会" means "church" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "教会"?▼
The word "教会" is read as "きょうかい" (kyoukai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "教会"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "教会では、礼拝のために、毎日祈りを捧げています。".
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