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How to refer to Christian priests 2009/4/8 08:53
Is there a special Japanese term for them (I know ''Christianity'' is ''Kirisuto-kyō'', for instance), or do they use an existing term like ''shou-nin'', or are they just called ''Father'' or ''Reverend'' in English regardless of nationality?
by Halfling Rogue (guest)  

... 2009/4/8 22:25
Priest in a Catholic church would be called "Shinpu" (equivalent to "Father"). If you are using this title to refer to/call out to the priest, you would either add this title after the name, or just say "Shinpu-sama," with the respectful name ending after it.
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depends 2009/4/8 22:36
It depends on the sect. The term "Father" is also used for Catholic priets. Anglican priests are called "bokushi (sama)" or "Chaplain."
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... 2009/4/9 07:16
Thank you! ^^ Just what I was looking for.
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