How to pray in Japanse. The Lord’s Prayer 1

The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most well-known Christian prayers in the world.

If you attend a church in Japan or visit a Japanese Christian fellowship, you may hear this prayer during worship services.

Learning the Lord’s Prayer in Japanese is a wonderful way to improve your Japanese while growing familiar with Christian vocabulary and expressions.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, practicing one sentence at a time makes learning easier and more enjoyable.

Our Father in Heaven

Japanese:
天にましますわれらの父よ

Romaji:
Ten ni masumasu warera no Chichi yo

English Translation:
Our Father in heaven

Practice

• Read the Japanese sentence slowly.
• Try saying it in Romaji: Ten ni masumasu warera no Chichi yo 5times

Practice – The Lord’s Prayer #1

1. Multiple Choice　what is the meaning of?

Q1: 「われらのちちよ」which is the meaning of?
a) Our Father
b) In Heaven
c) Thank you

Q2: 「てんにまします」Which is the meaning of?
a) On earth
b) In heaven
c) With us

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2. Fill in the Blank

Q3: Japanese → English
「天にまします　われらの父よ」
= Our ______ in ______

Q4: Romaji
Ten ni ________ warera no ______ yo

Who Is This Lesson For?

This lesson is suitable for

• Christians learning Japanese
• Missionaries serving in Japan
• International students
• Japanese language learners
• Anyone interested in Christianity and Japanese culture

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Study at Your Own Pace

Learning Japanese takes time.

Don’t worry about making mistakes.

Keep practicing a little every day, and you will gradually become more confident.

I hope these free lessons help you enjoy learning Japanese and understanding Christian worship in Japan.

God bless your studies!