キリスト教(きょう)

きりすときょう
noun
Christianity
religion
1. Christianity, the Christian religion
The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, encompassing Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodox Christianity.
キリスト教(きょう)を信(しん)じている。
I believe in Christianity.
日本(にほん)ではキリスト教(きょう)の信者(しんじゃ)は少(すく)ない。
There are few Christians in Japan.
クリスマスはキリスト教(きょう)の行事(ぎょうじ)だが、日本(にほん)では宗教(しゅうきょう)に関係(かんけい)なく楽(たの)しまれている。
Christmas is a Christian event, but in Japan it is enjoyed regardless of religion.

Etymology

キリスト (Christ) + 教(きょう) (teaching/religion) = Christianity

Related words

Cultural note

Christianity has a long history in Japan dating back to the 16th century, but remains a minority religion with only about 1 percent of the population identifying as Christian. Despite this, Christian-origin customs like Christmas and church weddings are widely popular.

Related Words

Related: 仏教(ぶっきょう) (Buddhism)
Related: 教会(きょうかい) (church)
Related: 聖書(せいしょ) (Bible)
Related: 旧約聖書(きゅうやくせいしょ) (Old Testament)
Related: 新約聖書(しんやくせいしょ) (New Testament)
Compare: イスラム教(きょう) (Islam)
Related: 宗教(しゅうきょう) (religion)
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Added 2026.2.10 17:31 · Revised 2026.10.12 3:22
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