chaplain in Japanese
chaplain in Japanese is チャップレン, チャプレン, 牧師 — chaplain means a clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
chaplain in Japanese
チャップレン
Pronounced: chappuren
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
チャプレン
Pronounced: chapuren
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
牧師
Pronounced: bokushi
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
軍僧
Pronounced: gunsō
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
What does "chaplain" mean?
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noun A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
"The college chaplain led a quiet service for students before exams."
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noun A non-religious counsellor who provides similar pastoral or emotional support in a secular setting.
"Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion."
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chaplain in a sentence
- The college chaplain led a quiet service for students before exams.
- The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.
- Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "chaplain" in Japanese?
"chaplain" in Japanese is チャップレン, チャプレン, 牧師. chaplain means: A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
How do you pronounce チャップレン?
"chaplain" in Japanese is チャップレン, pronounced "chappuren".
How do you use "chaplain" in a sentence?
Example: "The college chaplain led a quiet service for students before exams." In Japanese, "chaplain" is チャップレン, チャプレン, 牧師.
Are there other ways to say "chaplain" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "chaplain": チャップレン, チャプレン, 牧師, 軍僧.
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