church

教会、教会堂

キリスト教徒が集まり、神に祈りをささげる建物。

やさしい英語で： A building where Christians meet to pray and worship God.

• The church has a tall tower.
• They got married in a small church.
• Several old churches were damaged in the storm.

類義語： chapel, kirk

よく使う表現： village church, church bells, old church

礼拝

キリスト教徒が集まって祈り、歌い、教えを聞く宗教的な集まり。

やさしい英語で： A Christian meeting where people pray, sing, and listen to religious teaching.

• We go to church on Sundays.
• Church starts at ten this morning.
• Did you enjoy church today?

類義語： service, worship

よく使う表現： go to church, after church, attend church, before church

教会、教会組織

一つの地域、または広い範囲で組織されたキリスト教徒の集団。

やさしい英語で： An organized group of Christians, either in one place or across a wider area.

• Our church helps local families.
• The church raised money for a new shelter.
• Several churches worked together to provide meals.

類義語： congregation, Christian community

よく使う表現： local church, church leaders, church members

教派、教会

独自の信仰、伝統、組織を持つキリスト教の一派。

やさしい英語で： A branch of Christianity with its own beliefs, traditions, and organization.

• She belongs to the Orthodox Church.
• The two churches have different traditions.
• He studied the history of the Anglican Church.

類義語： denomination

よく使う表現： Catholic church, Orthodox church, Anglican church

その通り、まったくだ

相手が今言ったことに、強く賛成する時の言葉。

やさしい英語で： Used to show that you strongly agree with what someone has just said.

• “We deserve better.” “Church!”
• “That was the best meal ever.” “Church, man!”
• “Friends should look out for each other.” “Church, brother!”

類義語： amen, exactly, absolutely

よく使う表現： church, brother, church, man