Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing 'denomination' depends heavily on context: religious groups, currency units, or naming conventions. There is no single direct equivalent. This guide covers the most common ways to express these ideas naturally.
Referring to a branch or subgroup within a religion, such as Christian denominations or Buddhist sects.
The most common and general term for a religious denomination or sect. Used for branches of Buddhism, Christianity, and other religions.
キリスト教には多くの宗派があります。
There are many denominations in Christianity.
彼は仏教のある宗派に属している。
He belongs to a certain Buddhist denomination.
Specifically refers to Christian denominations. Less common than 宗派 but more precise in Christian contexts.
プロテスタントの教派は多様です。
Protestant denominations are diverse.
Refers to the teachings or doctrine of a religious sect, often used in historical or formal contexts. Can also mean 'creed' or 'tenets'.
宗旨が違うと結婚が難しい場合もある。
Sometimes marriage is difficult if the denominations (religious doctrines) differ.
Referring to the face value of money, such as bills or coins of a specific amount.
The face value or denomination of currency, stocks, or bonds. Commonly used in financial contexts.
この紙幣の額面は一万円です。
The denomination of this bill is 10,000 yen.
額面価格で取引された。
It was traded at face value.
Refers to denominations of money, especially when distinguishing different coin or bill types. Often used in banking or retail.
金種を確認してください。
Please check the denominations.
A suffix meaning '~ yen bill'. Used to specify a particular banknote denomination. Replace 〜 with the amount.
千円札をくずしたい。
I want to break a 1,000-yen bill.
Referring to a name or label given to something, especially in formal or categorical contexts.
A general term for 'name' or 'designation'. Suitable for official names of organizations, products, or categories.
この団体の正式名称は何ですか。
What is the official denomination of this organization?
Refers to what something is called; a term of designation. Often used for titles, labels, or how people refer to something.
The act of naming or christening. Focuses on the process of giving a denomination rather than the name itself.
The English word 'denomination' covers several distinct concepts. Using a single Japanese word like 宗派 for currency or naming will cause confusion. Always choose the term based on context.
The denomination of this plant varies by region.
新種の蝶の命名が行われた。
The denomination of the new butterfly species was carried out.