教徒
Meanings
1
Refers to a follower of a specific religion; often used as a suffix in compounds like キリスト教徒 (Christian) or 仏教徒 (Buddhist).
He is a devout Christian.
There are many Buddhists in Japan.
Usage patterns
- 〈宗教〉の教徒an adherent/believer of a (specific) religion
There are many adherents of Islam all over the world.
- 教徒になるto become a believer/follower (of a religion)
He became a Buddhist upon getting married.
- 教徒として〜as a believer/adherent, ...
As a believer, he prays every day without fail.