In this post we’ll go over the meaning of the word Worship (礼拝) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 礼拝 | れいはい | reihai | worship, adoration |
| 礼 | れい | rei | salute, bow |
| 拝 | はい | hai | worship, adore |
Vocabulary:
1. 主 (しゅ) – lord, chief, master
2. 愛 (あい) – love
3. 考える (かんがえる) – to think (about)
4. 自然に (しぜんに) – naturally
5. 他の人 (ほかのひと) – other people
6. 伝える (つたえる) – to communicate, to tell
Grammar:
Example Sentence:
主の愛や恵みについて考えると、自然に他の人にこんなことを伝えたり、礼拝したりしたいよ。
When I think about God’s love and grace, I naturally want to tell others about these things and worship him.
Example Verses:
“神は霊である。だから、神を礼拝する者は、霊と真理をもって礼拝しなければならない。” – ヨハネによる福音書 4:24
“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” – John 4:24