Translation guide
The Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers, is a Christian denomination. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by its full formal name or the common abbreviation 'Quaker'.
Referring to the Quaker religious group as a whole
The official Japanese name for the Society of Friends. This is the most accurate and formal term.
キリスト友会は平和主義で知られている。
The Society of Friends is known for its pacifism.
In most conversations, 'クエーカー' is sufficient and easily understood. Use 'キリスト友会' in formal writing or when referring to the official organization.
The common term 'Quaker' used in everyday Japanese. More widely recognized than the formal name.
彼はクエーカーの信者です。
He is a Quaker.
Literally 'Friends sect', a less common translation sometimes seen in historical or academic contexts.
フレンド派は17世紀にイングランドで創設された。
The Society of Friends was founded in 17th-century England.