How do you say "To believe in Jesus" in Japanese?

"To 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 ‘To 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 "To believe in Jesus" in English. Usage tip: [イエスさま] uses [さま] to show respect, and [を信じる] means "to believe in." Together: "to believe in Jesus."

イエスさまを信じる

iesu sama o shinjiru

[ee-eh-soo sama o shinjeeru]

💬 Usage Tip: [イエスさま] uses [さま] to show respect, and [を信じる] means "to believe in." Together: "to believe in Jesus."

🇯🇵 In Japan: Religious Japanese often uses respectful titles like [さま]. It can make expressions sound both devotional and gentle.

Phrase Breakdown

イエスさま

iesu sama

[ee-eh-soo]

Jesus (honorific)

A respectful way to refer to Jesus in Christian Japanese usage.

Example

イエスさまは愛です。

Jesus is love.

Words in this phrase

イエス

iesu

[ee-eh-soo]

Jesus

イエス is the Japanese form of the name Jesus.

Example

イエスをまなびます。

I learn about Jesus.

さま

sama

[sama]

honorable title; respectful suffix

さま is a very respectful suffix attached to a person or revered being.

Example

イエスさまをあいします。

I love Lord Jesus.

を

[o]

object marker

を marks the direct object of a verb.

Example

みずをのみます。

I drink water.

信じる

shinjiru

[shinjeeru]

to believe; to trust

信じる means to believe in something or trust someone.

Example

イエスさまを信じるひとがいます。

There are people who believe in Jesus.

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