Translation guide
A tithe is a religious offering of one-tenth of one's income or produce. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through specific Buddhist and Christian terms, or described more generally.
tithe (Christian)
Standard term for the practice of giving 10% of income to the church.
tithe (general offering)
Emphasizes voluntary offering.
The general concept of giving a tenth of one's income or harvest to a religious institution.
Literally 'one-tenth tax'. This is the standard term for tithe in Christian contexts, referring to the practice of giving 10% of income to the church.
The church recommends paying a tithe.
Literally 'one-tenth offering'. Used in Christian contexts, emphasizing the voluntary nature of the contribution.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'to offer one-tenth of one's income'. Useful when the specific term 'tithe' is not known.
In a Buddhist context, a similar concept of donating a portion of one's wealth to a temple or for religious purposes.
Buddhist term for almsgiving or charitable donation. Not specifically one-tenth, but used for religious offerings.
Make an offering to the temple.
Offering given to a Buddhist priest or temple, often for memorial services. Not tied to a specific percentage.
A broader sense of giving money to a religious organization, not necessarily exactly one-tenth.
十分の一税 (じゅうぶんのいちぜい) is the established term for tithe in Christian doctrine, often implying an obligation. 十分の一献金 (じゅうぶんのいちけんきん) is a softer term emphasizing free-will offering.
The practice of tithing is not widespread in Japan, so the terms may not be immediately understood without context. In Buddhist settings, offerings are not typically calculated as a fixed percentage.
I give a tithe every month.
He tithes his income to God.
法要の際にお布施を包む。
Wrap an offering for the memorial service.
Make a donation to the temple.