宣教
せんきょう
senkyou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
宣教 (せんきょう (senkyou)) means "Missionary work". It is read せんきょう (senkyou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Missionary work
Also : Evangelism · Religious mission · Spreading the faith
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Example Sentences
宣教師はアフリカで宗教活動に従事していた。
せんきょうしはあふりかでしゅうきょうかつどうにじゅうじしていた。
The missionary was engaged in religious activities in Africa.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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