Japanese

きょうかい
Meaning: church
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

教
会

Example sentences

I go to church with my family on Sundays.
美しい花嫁が、教会のバージンロードを歩いている。
The beautiful bride is walking down the church aisle.
彼は神父に相談するために教会へ行った。
He went to the church to talk to the priest.
古い教会の地下室には、どす黒い水が溜まっていた。
Dark, muddy water had collected in the basement of the old church.
彼女は教会でシスターとして働いている。
She is working as a nun at the church.
この教会はゴシック様式で建てられている
This church is built in the Gothic style.
その古い教会の信徒たちは、毎週日曜日に集まります。
The believers of that old church gather every Sunday.
日曜日は教会で礼拝が行われます。
Worship is held at the church on Sundays.
その牧師は毎週日曜日に教会で説教をします
The pastor gives a sermon at church every Sunday.
その古い教会は、美しいステンドグラスで知られている。
That old church is known for its beautiful stained glass.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the religious organization and the building where services are held.

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