In this post we’ll go over the meaning of the word Holy Spirit (聖霊) in Japanese. I also list out extra vocab, example sentences, as well as links to grammar points I use to help deepen your understanding.
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 聖霊 | せいれい | seirei | the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost |
| 聖 | せい | sei | holy, saint, sage |
| 霊 | れい | rei | spirits, soul |
Vocab:
1. イエス様 (イエスさま) – Jesus Christ
2. 救う(すくう) – to rescue from, to save
3. 受け取る(うけとる) – to receive, to get
4. 信頼・する (しんらい・する) – to trust in, to have faith in
Grammar:
1. ~時 (とき) – when
Example Sentence:
イエス様に信頼する時、救って聖霊を受け取る。
When you place your faith in Jesus, you will be saved and receive the Holy Spirit.
Example Verses:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19
“だから、あなたがたは行って、すべての民をわたしの弟子にしなさい。彼らに父と子と聖霊の名によって洗礼を授け、” – マタイによる福音書 28:19