How to Say ‘Jesus Christ’ in Japanese
イエス・キリスト
iesu kirisuto
[ee-eh-soo kee-ree-soo-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: This is written in katakana because it is a foreign-origin name. The dot [・] separates first and last names or name parts.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Katakana is often used in Japanese for foreign names, borrowed words, and a modern international feel.
Phrase Breakdown
イエス
iesu
[ee-eh-soo]
Jesus
The Japanese katakana form of the name Jesus.
イエスを信じる人もいます。
There are also people who believe in Jesus.
キリスト
kirisuto
[kee-ree-soo-toh]
Christ
The Japanese katakana form of Christ. It is often paired with イエス as イエス・キリスト.
キリストについて学びます。
We learn about Christ.
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