In this post we’ll go over the word Presence (臨在) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 臨 | りん | rin | look to, face, meet |
| 在 | ざい | zai | exist, outskirts |
Vocabulary:
1. 時々 (ときどき) – sometimes, occasionally
2. 主様 (しゅさま) – Lord (respectful)
3. 感じる (かんじる) – to feel, to sense, to experience
4. 遠い(とおい) – far, distant
5. いつも – always, all the time
6. 側 (そば) – near, close, beside
Grammar:
Example Sentence:
時々主様の臨在を感じにくい、遠いようです。でも、聖書によると、いつも側にいます！
Sometimes it’s difficult to feel God’s presence, and He seems distant. But according to the bible he’s always near to us!