神父(しんぷ)

しんぷ
noun
Catholic priest; Father
occupation
1. Catholic priest; Father
A priest in the Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox Church. Used as both a general term and a form of address (like 'Father' in English).
神父(しんぷ)に相談(そうだん)した。
I consulted with the priest.
教会(きょうかい)で神父(しんぷ)がミサを行(おこな)った。
The priest held Mass at the church.
結婚式(けっこんしき)では神父(しんぷ)が二人(ふたり)に誓(ちか)いの言葉(ことば)を述(の)べるよう促(うなが)した。
At the wedding, the priest prompted the two to say their vows.

Usage

Specifically refers to Catholic or Orthodox priests. For Protestant ministers, 牧師(ぼくし) is used instead. In Japanese wedding contexts, the officiant at a Christian-style ceremony is often called 神父(しんぷ), though many are actually Protestant ministers.
Do not confuse with the homophone 新婦(しんぷ) (bride).

Common collocations

  • 神父(しんぷ)さま (Father — respectful address)
  • 神父(しんぷ)に告解(こっかい)する (confess to a priest)
  • 教会(きょうかい)の神父(しんぷ) (the church's priest)

Similar words

Related Words

Homophone: 新婦(しんぷ) (bride)
Compare: 牧師(ぼくし) (pastor, minister)
Compare: 僧侶(そうりょ) (Buddhist monk/priest)
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Added 2026.3.19 19:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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