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hymn in Japanese

hymn in Japanese is 聖歌, 賛歌, 賛美歌 — hymn means a song sung in praise or worship, typically in a religious setting.

hymn in Japanese

聖歌
noun
Pronounced: seika
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.
賛歌
noun
Pronounced: sanka
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.
賛美歌
noun
Pronounced: sanbika
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

What does "hymn" mean?

  1. noun A song sung in praise or worship, typically in a religious setting.
    "The congregation stood to sing the closing hymn."
  2. verb To praise or celebrate something in song.
    "The poem hymns the beauty of the countryside."
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hymn in a sentence

  • The congregation stood to sing the closing hymn.
  • They chose her favourite hymn for the funeral service.
  • The poem hymns the beauty of the countryside.

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What is "hymn" in Japanese?

"hymn" in Japanese is 聖歌, 賛歌, 賛美歌. hymn means: A song sung in praise or worship, typically in a religious setting.

How do you pronounce 聖歌?

"hymn" in Japanese is 聖歌, pronounced "seika".

How do you use "hymn" in a sentence?

Example: "The congregation stood to sing the closing hymn." In Japanese, "hymn" is 聖歌, 賛歌, 賛美歌.

Are there other ways to say "hymn" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "hymn": 聖歌, 賛歌, 賛美歌.

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