How do you say "To receive new life" in Japanese?

"To receive new life" in Japanese is "新しいいのちをいただける". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘To receive new life’ in Japanese

Q: What does "新しいいのちをいただける" mean in English?

"新しいいのちをいただける" means "To receive new life" in English. Usage tip: [〜をいただける] means "can receive ~," with [を] marking what is received: [新しいいのちをいただける]. The same pattern works in [助けをいただける] "can receive help."

新しいいのちをいただける

atarashii inochi o itadakeru

[ah-tah-rah-shee-ee ee-noh-chee oh ee-tah-dah-keh-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜をいただける] means "can receive ~," with [を] marking what is received: [新しいいのちをいただける]. The same pattern works in [助けをいただける] "can receive help."

🇯🇵 In Japan: [いただける] gives this a respectful, slightly formal tone, which fits Christian explanation, testimony, or church speech in Japanese. In casual everyday talk, many speakers would choose [もらえる] instead.

Phrase Breakdown

新しい

atarashii

[ah-tah-rah-shee-ee]

new

An i-adjective meaning new or fresh.

Example

新しいいのちを喜ぶ。

To rejoice in new life.

いのち

inochi

[ee-noh-chee]

life

A noun meaning life, sometimes with spiritual nuance in context.

Example

新しいいのちを受ける。

To receive new life.

を

[oh]

object marker

Particle を marks the direct object of the verb.

Example

水を飲む。

I drink water.

いただける

itadakeru

[ee-tah-dah-keh-roo]

can receive

A polite potential expression meaning can receive, often used humbly.

Example

新しいいのちをいただける。

Can receive new life.

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