信者

しんじゃ
JLPT:N1
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1

A believer or adherent — someone who believes in and follows a religion, ideology, or sect.

Noun

Examples

彼はその宗教の熱心な信者だ。

He is a devout believer of that religion.

信者の数は年々増えているという報告があった。

There was a report that the number of adherents has been increasing year by year.

教会には多くの信者が集まった。

Many believers gathered at the church.

2

Colloquial: a fanatic or superfan who is extremely devoted to something or someone (e.g., 'Apple 信者' for an Apple fan).

NounColloquial

Examples

彼はそのバンドの信者で、コンサートには毎回行く。

He's a superfan of that band and attends every concert.

ネット上には特定メーカーの『信者』が多い。

There are many 'fanboys' of certain manufacturers online.

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