我らは神を信じる
warera wa kami o shinjiru
In God We Trust in Japanese is 我らは神を信じる (warera wa kami o shinjiru).
This phrase is a translation of the official motto of the United States, expressing a national reliance on divine guidance. It is important to note that there is no direct equivalent of this phrase on Japanese currency.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The use of the word warera and the plain form of the verb gives this phrase a solemn, formal and authoritative tone suitable for a motto.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the particle を (o) serves as an object marker, marking kami (god) as the direct object of the verb shinjiru (to believe).
How do you pronounce it?
warera wa kami o shinjiru
Did you know?
- The word kami used in this phrase is a broad term that can refer to gods, spirits, or even natural forces, rather than a single monotheistic deity.
- The plain form of shinjiru used here is not 'casual' as it is in conversation, but represents a 'dictionary form' used for eternal truths and written laws.
- While warera means 'we', it is an archaic term rarely used in spoken Japanese today and is mostly found in historical dramas or epic literature.
Examples in context
- 神を信じてるから、心配しなくていいよ。You don't need to worry because I trust in God.
- 神を信じてるから、大丈夫だと思うよ。I think everything will be alright because I trust in God.
- アメリカのモットーは「我らは神を信じる」です。Amerika no motto wa 'warera wa kami o shinjiru' desu.The motto of America is 'in God we trust'.
- 「我らは神を信じる」という言葉が刻まれています。'Warera wa kami o shinjiru' to iu kotoba ga kizamarete imasu.'In God we trust' is engraved.
- 歴史の授業で「我らは神を信じる」を学びました。Rekishi no jugyō de 'warera wa kami o shinjiru' o manabimashita.I learned 'in God we trust' in history class.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing American history in a library.
- 陽葵 Himariアメリカのモットーって何だっけ？Amerika no motto tte nanda kke?What was the American motto again?
- 健太 Kenta「我らは神を信じる」だよ。'Warera wa kami o shinjiru' da yo.It's 'in God we trust'.
- 陽葵 Himariそうだった、健太君は物知りだね。Sō datta, Kenta-kun wa monoshiri da ne.That's right, Kenta, you are very knowledgeable.
- 健太 Kenta歴史の勉強をしているからね。Rekishi no benkyō o shite iru kara ne.It's because I'm studying history.
