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 hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss."
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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 hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.
- An army chaplain travels with the troops to offer support wherever they are stationed.
- 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 hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss." 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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