Translation guide
The Society of Jesus is the formal name for the Catholic religious order commonly known as the Jesuits. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by its official Japanese name or by the common abbreviation.
Referring to the Society of Jesus as an institution or organization
This is the standard Japanese name for the Society of Jesus, used in both formal and everyday contexts. It literally means 'Jesus Society'.
イエズス会は16世紀に設立された。
The Society of Jesus was founded in the 16th century.
A direct loanword from English 'Jesuit', used occasionally in modern contexts, especially when referring to individual members or in international settings. Less common than イエズス会.
彼はジェズイットの司祭です。
He is a Jesuit priest.