How to Say ‘Jesus Christ’ in Japanese
イエス・キリスト
iesu kirisuto
[ee-eh-soo kee-ree-soo-to]
💬 Usage Tip: This is written in [カタカナ], which is often used for foreign names and loanwords. The dot [・] separates the two names.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Christian names and terms in Japanese are often written in [カタカナ], which gives them a foreign, formal feel.
Phrase Breakdown
イエス
iesu
[ee-eh-soo]
Jesus
The Japanese form of the name Jesus.
イエスを信じます。
I believe in Jesus.
キリスト
kirisuto
[kee-ree-soo-to]
Christ
The Japanese word for Christ, often used together with イエス.
キリストは救い主です。
Christ is the Savior.
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