Translation guide
How to refer to the Hebrew language, people, or related things in Japanese.
Referring to the Hebrew language in general.
The standard term for the Hebrew language. Used in most contexts.
彼はヘブライ語を勉強しています。
He is studying Hebrew.
ヘブライ語の新聞を読めますか？
Can you read a Hebrew newspaper?
An alternative term for Hebrew, sometimes used in religious or historical contexts. Less common than ヘブライ語.
ヘブル語聖書を研究しています。
I am studying the Hebrew Bible.
Referring to a person of Hebrew ethnicity or the Hebrew people collectively.
Standard term for a Hebrew person. Can be used for both singular and plural.
彼はヘブライ人です。
He is a Hebrew.
古代ヘブライ人は遊牧民でした。
The ancient Hebrews were nomads.
Alternative term, often used in biblical or historical contexts.
ヘブル人への手紙
Epistle to the Hebrews
Describing something as being in or related to the Hebrew language.
Use ヘブライ語の before a noun to mean 'Hebrew-language' or 'in Hebrew'.
ヘブライ語の辞書を買いました。
I bought a Hebrew dictionary.
ヘブライ語の歌が好きです。
I like Hebrew songs.
Referring to the Hebrew writing system.
Refers to the Hebrew script or alphabet.
ヘブライ文字は右から左に書きます。
Hebrew script is written from right to left.