Illustration: Inside a modest Japanese Protestant church, a pastor in a plain suit stands beside a lectern with an open Bible, addressing a small congregation. A simple wooden cross hangs behind him; shoes remain on, and folding chairs fill the room.

JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

牧ぼく師し

bokushi

pastor, minister

Example sentences

  1. １９６４年ねんにキング牧師ぼくしはノーベル平和賞へいわしょうを受賞じゅしょうした。

    In 1964, Rev. King won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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  2. 彼かれは牧師ぼくしになる勉強べんきょうをしている。

    He is studying to be a minister.

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  3. ボブは牧師ぼくしになりました。

    Bob became a pastor.

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Kanji in 牧師

  • 牧breed; care forOnボクKunまき
  • 師expert; teacherOnシKunいくさ

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