How to Say ‘As for God’ in Japanese
神さまは
kami sama wa
[kami sama wa]
💬 Usage Tip: [は] marks the topic, not exactly the subject. [神さまは] sets up “speaking of God...”
🇯🇵 In Japan: The topic marker [は] is a classic Japanese feature. It helps sentences feel organized and is very common in teaching, preaching, and storytelling.
Phrase Breakdown
神
kami
[kami]
god
The noun meaning God or a divine being.
神は愛です。
God is love.
さま
sama
[sama]
honorific suffix
A respectful suffix added to show honor and politeness.
王さまは城にいます。
The king is in the castle.
は
wa
[wa]
topic marker
Marks the topic of the sentence. Written は but pronounced わ.
私は日本人です。
I am Japanese.
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