How do you say "Believe in Jesus." in Japanese?

"Believe in Jesus." in Japanese is "イエスさまを信じる。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Believe in Jesus.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "イエスさまを信じる。" mean in English?

"イエスさまを信じる。" means "Believe in Jesus." in English. Usage tip: Japanese uses [を信じる] here, so the person believed is marked directly as the object: [イエスさまを信じる]. Also, [さま] adds respect, so this sounds more reverent than plain [イエスを信じる].

イエスさまを信じる。

iesu sama o shinjiru

[ee-eh-soo sah-mah oh sheen-jee-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: Japanese uses [を信じる] here, so the person believed is marked directly as the object: [イエスさまを信じる]. Also, [さま] adds respect, so this sounds more reverent than plain [イエスを信じる].

🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese Christian contexts, [イエスさまを信じる] sounds natural and devotional. Outside that setting, some people may say [イエスを信じる], but it feels less reverent.

Phrase Breakdown

イエスさま

iesu sama

Jesus

A respectful way to refer to Jesus.

Example

イエスさまを信じます。

I believe in Jesus.

Words in this phrase

イエス

iesu

[ee-eh-soo]

Jesus

The name Jesus, written in katakana.

Example

イエスがみちびいてくださる。

Jesus guides us.

さま

sama

[sah-mah]

honored person; Lord

Respectful title attached to a name.

Example

イエスさまにいのる。

Pray to Jesus.

を

[oh]

object marker

Particle marking the direct object.

Example

かみさまをあいする。

Love God.

信じる

shinjiru

[sheen-jee-roo]

believe; trust

Means to believe in or trust.

Example

しんじるこころがだいじだ。

A believing heart is important.

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