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shepherd in Japanese

shepherd in Japanese is 羊飼い, 牧人 — shepherd means a person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.

shepherd in Japanese

羊飼い
noun
Pronounced: hitsujikai
(countable) A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
牧人
noun
Pronounced: bokujin
(countable) A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.

What does "shepherd" mean?

  1. noun A person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.
    "The shepherd led his flock down from the hills before the storm hit."
  2. noun Someone who watches over, guides, or takes responsibility for other people.
    "As team lead, she saw herself as a shepherd for the newer staff."
  3. verb To guide, look after, or lead people or a process carefully.
    "The tour guide shepherded the group safely through the crowded market."

shepherd in a sentence

  • The shepherd led his flock down from the hills before the storm hit.
  • As team lead, she saw herself as a shepherd for the newer staff.
  • The pastor spoke of shepherding his congregation through hard times.
  • The tour guide shepherded the group safely through the crowded market.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shepherd" in Japanese?

"shepherd" in Japanese is 羊飼い, 牧人. shepherd means: A person whose job is to look after a flock of sheep.

How do you pronounce 羊飼い?

"shepherd" in Japanese is 羊飼い, pronounced "hitsujikai".

How do you use "shepherd" in a sentence?

Example: "The shepherd led his flock down from the hills before the storm hit." In Japanese, "shepherd" is 羊飼い, 牧人.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "shepherd": 羊飼い, 牧人.

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