アーメン
āmen[a̠ːmẽ̞ɴ]
The Japanese word for "amen" is アーメン (āmen).
アーメン is an expression used to show strong agreement. In Japanese, this term is used almost exclusively within Christian contexts, such as at the end of a prayer.
Meaning: expression of strong agreement (intj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
āmen
Did you know?
- In many Japanese Christian communities, the phrase is often accompanied by a slight bow, blending Western liturgy with Japanese etiquette.
- Japanese Buddhism has its own equivalent of a concluding ritual phrase, such as 南無阿弥陀仏 (namu amida butsu), which serves a similar spiritual purpose to アーメン.
- Using アーメン in a non-religious Japanese conversation can be perceived as sarcastic or overly dramatic, similar to saying 'Hallelujah' in English.
Examples in context
- アーメン。āmen.Amen.
- 祈りの最後にアーメンと言いました。Inori no saigo ni āmen to iimashita.I said amen at the end of the prayer.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are agreeing on a plan to eat pizza for dinner.
- 美咲 Misaki今夜はピザを頼もうよ。Konya wa piza o tanomō yo.Let's order pizza tonight.
- 陽太 Yota賛成！それが一番いい。Sansei! Sore ga ichiban ii.I agree! That's the best idea.
- 美咲 Misakiよし、決定だね。アーメン！Yoshi, kettei da ne. Āmen!All right, it's settled. Amen!
- 陽太 Yotaあはは、大げさだなあ。Ahaha, ōgesa da nā.Haha, you're being dramatic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amen” translations and entries アーメン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
