How to Say ‘God's love is great.’ in Japanese
神さまの愛は大きいです。
kami sama no ai wa ookii desu
[kami sama no ai wa oh-kii desu]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple pattern: noun phrase + [は] + adjective + [です]. Literally, “[God’s love] [is] [big/great].”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In religious Japanese, [大きい] can feel poetic and heartfelt, expressing not just size but spiritual greatness.
Phrase Breakdown
神さまの愛は
kami sama no ai wa
God's love; as for God's love
“の” shows possession; “は” marks the topic.
母の愛は深いです。
A mother’s love is deep.
Words in this phrase
神
kami
[kami]
god
The noun meaning God.
神は真実です。
God is true/faithful.
さま
sama
[sama]
honorific suffix
A respectful suffix added after a noun.
神さまに感謝します。
I give thanks to God.
の
no
[no]
of
A linking particle showing possession or relationship.
日本の文化です。
It is Japanese culture.
愛
ai
[ai]
love
A noun for love, affection, or charity.
愛が必要です。
Love is necessary.
は
wa
[wa]
topic marker
Sets the topic of the sentence; pronounced wa.
犬はかわいいです。
Dogs are cute./The dog is cute.
大きいです
ookii desu
is big; is great
Describes the love as great or immense.
その夢は大きいです。
That dream is big.
Words in this phrase
大きい
ookii
[oh-kii]
big; large
An adjective meaning large; it can also mean great in an abstract sense.
愛は大きいです。
Love is great.
です
desu
[desu]
is; am; are
A polite copula used to end a sentence politely.
静かです。
It is quiet.
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