Translation guide
The central part of a church, where the congregation sits. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with a specific architectural term.
The main area of a church building where the congregation gathers, typically between the entrance and the altar.
Standard architectural term for the nave of a church. Used in both Catholic and Protestant contexts.
この教会の身廊はとても広いです。
The nave of this church is very spacious.
Literally 'congregation seating', this term emphasizes the function of the nave as the area where worshippers sit. More common in Protestant settings.
会衆席は満員でした。
The nave was full.
Loanword from English, used occasionally in architectural or design contexts, but not widely understood.
この建物のネイブはゴシック様式です。
The nave of this building is Gothic style.