Translation guide
The religion of Islam, its followers, and related cultural concepts.
Islam (religion)
Muslim (person)
Referring to the religion itself, its teachings, or the faith.
The most common and neutral term for the religion of Islam.
He converted to Islam.
A transliteration closer to the Arabic pronunciation, often used in academic or interfaith contexts.
An older term for Islam, now less common and sometimes considered outdated or imprecise. Still seen in historical contexts.
May be perceived as old-fashioned or less accurate; イスラム教 is preferred in modern usage.
Referring to the collective community, culture, or civilization associated with Islam.
The Islamic world as a cultural and geographical entity.
Referring to a follower of Islam.
Describing something related to Islam, such as law, art, or customs.
The most common way to form the adjective 'Islamic' by using イスラム + の.
イスラム教 is the standard, everyday term. イスラーム is a more academic transliteration. 回教 is outdated and may carry historical baggage; avoid it in new writing unless referring to historical usage.
Japanese does not have a direct adjective 'Islamic'. Use イスラムの or イスラム教の before a noun. For example, 'Islamic law' is イスラム法 (イスラムほう).
The teachings of Islam value peace.
回教の文化は多様だ。
Islamic culture is diverse.
I study the history of the Islamic world.
The Islamic sphere or region, often used in geopolitical or economic contexts.
The market in the Islamic sphere is expanding.
A Muslim person; the standard term.
She is a devout Muslim.
A direct loanword from Arabic/English, commonly used in international or casual contexts.
I have a Muslim friend.
An older term for a Muslim, parallel to 回教. Rare in modern usage.
Use イスラム教徒 or ムスリム instead for natural modern Japanese.
There is a Muslim community here.
Follow Islamic teachings.
Islamic architecture is beautiful.
Explicitly 'of the Islamic religion', used when distinguishing from cultural or secular aspects.
Observe Islamic religious precepts.