How to Say ‘God’s word’ in Japanese
神さまのことば
kami sama no kotoba
[ka-mee sa-ma no ko-to-ba]
💬 Usage Tip: This phrase uses [の] to connect two nouns: [神さま] + [ことば]. A classic Japanese noun-chain pattern.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese Christian contexts, this phrase is very common in sermons, study books, and children’s materials.
Phrase Breakdown
神さま
kami sama
God
A respectful way to say God.
神さまは愛です。
God is love.
Words in this phrase
神
kami
[ka-mee]
God; deity
Refers to God when used in this religious context.
神を礼拝します。
We worship God.
さま
sama
[sa-ma]
honorific suffix
Respectful ending attached to nouns, here making 'God' more reverent.
神さまに祈ります。
I pray to God.
の
no
[no]
of
Connects two nouns to show possession or relation.
友だちの名前を知っています。
I know my friend's name.
ことば
kotoba
[ko-to-ba]
word; message
Can mean spoken words or an important message; here it means God's word.
先生のことばを覚えています。
I remember the teacher's words.
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