牧師
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Noun referring to a Christian pastor or minister. Used in religious contexts, e.g., 『牧師さん』 (bokushi-san, 'Pastor').
Theme
User is visiting a local church in Kyoto and strikes up a conversation with Yoshida, a friendly pastor, about community events.
牧師
ぼくし
pastor / minister / clergyman
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Think of a 'pastor' as a 'shepherd'—牧師 (bokushi) sounds like 'boku-sheep' (boku means 'I' in Japanese, but imagine a sheep herder). 'Boku-sheep' → 牧師 (bokushi, 'pastor').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『牧師』 (bokushi, 'pastor') is a title for Christian clergy, often leading churches. Christianity is a minority religion, so this term is specific to that context.
Forms
Base: 牧師Noun referring to a Christian pastor or minister. Used in religious contexts, e.g., 『牧師さん』 (bokushi-san, 'Pastor').