アヴェ・マリア
The English phrase 'hail mary' can be expressed in Japanese using アヴェ・マリア, 聖母マリアへの祈り or 天使祝詞.
Meaning: prayer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| アヴェ・マリア | |
| 聖母マリアへの祈り | Seibo Maria e no Inori |
| 天使祝詞 | Tenshi Shukushi |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 聖母マリアへの祈り literally translates to 'prayer to the Holy Mother Mary'.
Which one should you use?
アヴェ・マリア is the transliterated name of the prayer itself, used when referring to the specific Latin text or the liturgical name. In contrast, 聖母マリアへの祈り is a descriptive way to refer to the Hail Mary prayer in a general or explanatory sense.
Did you know?
- In Japanese Christian contexts, the word 祝詞 (shukushi), often found in the term 天使祝詞, is a term traditionally associated with Shinto ritual prayers, creating a unique linguistic blend.
- In Japanese media, the phrase 'Hail Mary' as a metaphor for a desperate, last-minute attempt (like in sports) is not translated literally but is expressed through phrases meaning 'a final gamble'.
- Many Japanese speakers recognize アヴェ・マリア primarily through Schubert's musical composition, making the phrase more associated with classical music than with the actual act of praying.
Examples in context
- 彼女はアヴェ・マリアを唱えています。Kanojo wa Ave Maria o tonaete imasu.She is reciting the Hail Mary.
- アヴェ・マリアを唱えて祈りましょう。Ave Maria o tonaete inorimashou.Let us pray by reciting the Hail Mary.
- 静かにアヴェ・マリアを唱える時間です。Shizuka ni Ave Maria o tonaeru jikan desu.It is time to quietly recite the Hail Mary.
Example conversation
A quiet church during evening prayer.
- 大翔 Hiroto今からアヴェ・マリアを唱えますか？Ima kara Ave Maria o tonaemasu ka?Are we going to recite the Hail Mary now?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、一緒に祈りましょう。Hai, issho ni inorimashou.Yes, let's pray together.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲さんはとても真剣に祈っていますね。Misaki-san wa totemo shinken ni inotte imasu ne.Misaki, you are praying very seriously.
- 美咲 Misaki心を込めてアヴェ・マリアを唱えたいのです。Kokoro o komete Ave Maria o tonaetai no desu.I want to recite the Hail Mary with all my heart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hail mary” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
