Translation guide
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by a direct translation or explained in Christian contexts.
Referring to Palm Sunday as a religious observance
Standard term used in Japanese Christian contexts. Literally 'Palm Sunday'.
棕櫚の主日には教会で棕櫚の枝が配られます。
On Palm Sunday, palm branches are distributed at church.
Katakana loanword, common in casual or spoken contexts.
今年のパームサンデーは何日ですか？
What date is Palm Sunday this year?
Alternate term meaning 'Branch Sunday', used in some denominations.
Palm Sunday is not widely observed in Japan outside of Christian communities. When speaking to non-Christians, you may need to explain the holiday briefly.
棕櫚の主日はキリスト教の祝日で、イエスがエルサレムに入城した日を記念します。
Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
枝の主日は復活祭の一週間前です。
Palm Sunday is one week before Easter.