牧師 (ぼくし, bokushi) Japanese meaning: pastor | KotomoraHe is the pastor of the church.
The pastor's sermon really touched my heart.
Usage patterns
〈人〉は牧師になるto become a pastor/minister
He graduated from seminary and became a pastor.
牧師の説教を聞くto listen to a pastor's sermon
I listened to the pastor's sermon at church on Sunday.
牧師に相談するto consult a pastor/minister
When I have a problem, I sometimes talk to my pastor about it.