Translation guide
A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship and community gathering place. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as シナゴーグ, a direct loanword, or ユダヤ教会堂 for a more descriptive term.
Referring to the building or place where Jewish people gather for prayer and religious services.
The most common and widely understood term, borrowed from English. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
I go to the synagogue on weekends.
A more descriptive term meaning 'Jewish church/hall'. It is clear but less common in everyday conversation; often seen in formal or explanatory contexts.
That synagogue is a historic building.
Literally 'meeting hall of Judaism'. Used in some written descriptions but less natural than シナゴーグ.
Worship is held at the synagogue on the Sabbath.