Bible in Japanese
Bible in Japanese is 聖書, バイブル, 経典 — Bible means the central sacred text of Judaism and Christianity, made up of the Old and New Testaments (or the Old Testament alone, for Jewish tradition).
Bible in Japanese
聖書
Pronounced: seisho
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.
バイブル
Pronounced: baiburu
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.
経典
Pronounced: kyōten
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.
虎の巻
Pronounced: toranomaki
(by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.
What does "Bible" mean?
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name The central sacred text of Judaism and Christianity, made up of the Old and New Testaments (or the Old Testament alone, for Jewish tradition).
"She reads a chapter of the Bible every morning."
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noun By extension, the definitive or most authoritative reference book on a subject.
"This cookbook is the bible for anyone learning French pastry."
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Bible in a sentence
- She reads a chapter of the Bible every morning.
- This cookbook is the bible for anyone learning French pastry.
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What is "Bible" in Japanese?
"Bible" in Japanese is 聖書, バイブル, 経典. Bible means: The central sacred text of Judaism and Christianity, made up of the Old and New Testaments (or the Old Testament alone, for Jewish tradition).
How do you pronounce 聖書?
"Bible" in Japanese is 聖書, pronounced "seisho".
How do you use "Bible" in a sentence?
Example: "She reads a chapter of the Bible every morning." In Japanese, "Bible" is 聖書, バイブル, 経典.
Are there other ways to say "Bible" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "Bible": 聖書, バイブル, 経典, 虎の巻.
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