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A KJV-based English–Japanese Bible Translation, Publication & Digital Access Project
Bring the King James Bible to Japanese Readers—In Print and Online
Help complete, carefully review, and publish a faithful English–Japanese Bible translation—and build the foundation for a digital Bible that future generations can use.
Why this project matters
The Bible has been a source of life, truth, correction, hope, and spiritual strength to me throughout many years of serving the Lord. Through translation and interpreting in church and in cross-cultural fellowship, I have seen how profoundly a person’s understanding can change when the Word of God is made clear in a language they truly understand.
My desire is not simply to produce another book. It is to help Japanese-speaking readers approach Scripture carefully, verse by verse, alongside the wording of the King James Version (KJV). I want the reader to see what is written, follow the connections throughout Scripture, and study with confidence rather than depending on someone else’s summary.
Over the years I have been encouraged by the dedication of brothers and sisters who labored to make Scripture available across languages. Their example has strengthened my conviction that this work deserves perseverance, prayer, and practical care.
What has already been accomplished
This is not a campaign for an idea that has yet to begin. The English–Japanese translation drafts of all 27 New Testament books—260 chapters—have been completed, and the work is moving through master-text consolidation and careful review. Translation of the Old Testament is also well under way, with books and supporting study materials prepared in stages.
Our working method keeps the KJV as the English textual reference, preserves its distinctive wording and verse structure, and checks important terminology against the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek sources where appropriate. Names, cross-references, essential reader’s notes, and consistent layouts are being prepared for a unified 66-book edition. The text remains subject to final verification before publication.
Where your support will go
Your contribution will help turn extensive translation drafts into editions that people can actually read, search, study, share, and use. Funds are intended to support independent text review and proofreading, consistent typesetting and digital formatting, publication preparation, reference material development, and an initial Bible-reading app or web prototype.
Publication licensing and any permissions required for the use of the Authorized Version will be confirmed before commercial or public release. Funding will also support reasonable administrative and technology costs, with periodic reports explaining progress and spending.
The next twelve months
In the first phase, we aim to strengthen the New Testament master text, complete prioritized editorial reviews, test readable bilingual layouts with Japanese readers, and prepare pilot publication and digital formats. In parallel, we will continue the Old Testament work and develop an initial prototype for future app-based Scripture access. The schedule will be refined as review findings and costs become clearer.
An invitation to take part
If this mission speaks to your heart, please consider supporting it financially, sharing the campaign with others, or praying for wisdom, accuracy, and perseverance. Every contribution—large or small—helps carry the work from translation drafts toward carefully prepared Scripture resources for Japanese readers.
Above all, I pray that this project may honor the Lord Jesus Christ and help readers encounter the Word of God for themselves. Thank you for standing with this work.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
KJVに基づく英日対訳聖書の翻訳・監査・出版・デジタル化プロジェクト
神の御言葉を、日本語でより深く、より身近に。
KJV(欽定訳聖書)に基づく英日対訳聖書を、丁寧な監査を経て出版し、将来はデジタルでも読めるようにするためのプロジェクトです。
この働きを始めた理由
聖書は、長い年月にわたり私の歩みを支え、真理を教え、希望を与えてくれました。教会での通訳や翻訳、さまざまな国の兄弟姉妹との交わりを通して、神の御言葉を「自分の言葉」で理解できることが、どれほど大きな恵みであるかを何度も感じてきました。
私が願っているのは、単にもう一冊の聖書を出版することではありません。日本語で読む人が、KJVの英語本文と日本語訳を節ごとに照らし合わせ、聖書が何を語っているのかを自ら確かめ、さらに深く学べるようになることです。
これまで、異なる言語で聖書を届けるために献身してきた兄弟姉妹の姿にも大きな励ましを受けてきました。その歩みを思うたびに、この翻訳を誠実に続け、次の世代へ手渡したいという願いが強くなりました。
これまでの歩みと現在の成果
このプロジェクトは、これから翻訳を始めるための計画ではありません。新約聖書27書・260章の英日対訳の草稿はすでに揃い、現在はMASTER本文の統合、検証、最終監査に向けた作業を進めています。旧約聖書の翻訳も段階的に進んでおり、各書のコンコーダンス候補や学習・研究資料も併せて整えています。
英語側はKJVを基準に、その独自の語句や節構成を尊重します。また、必要に応じてヘブライ語、アラム語、ギリシャ語を確認し、固有名詞や訳語の統一、本文理解に必要な注、関連聖句への導線も丁寧に整えます。旧約39書・新約27書を将来一つの体系として読めるよう、レイアウトも共通仕様を目指しています。出版前には、さらに確認と修正が必要です。
ご支援をお願いする理由
膨大な翻訳草稿を、実際に安心して読める出版物やデジタル教材へ育てるためには、翻訳だけでは足りません。原稿の監査、校正、読みやすい組版、電子書籍データの作成、試読版の制作、そして将来の聖書アプリの試作など、一つひとつの工程に時間と専門的な支えが必要です。
いただいたご支援は、翻訳・校正の確認作業、出版準備、学習・研究資料の整理、デジタル版の試作、必要な技術費・運営費などに活用する計画です。KJV本文に関する出版許諾など、必要な権利確認は正式公開・販売の前に行います。進捗と資金の使用状況は定期的にご報告します。
これからの12か月
第一期の12か月では、新約聖書MASTERの精度を高め、優先順位をつけて最終監査を進め、日本語読者の試読を通して読みやすい英日対訳の形を整えることを目指します。それと並行して旧約聖書の翻訳と統一作業を続け、電子出版や将来のアプリ化につながる試作品を準備します。具体的な時期は、監査の結果や必要経費を確認しながら調整します。
あなたも、この働きの一部に
もし、この願いに共感していただけましたら、ご寄付、キャンペーンのご紹介、また祈りによって支えていただければ幸いです。小さなご支援も、翻訳原稿を読者の手に届く形に近づける大切な力になります。
何より、この働きが主イエス・キリストの御名をあがめ、多くの方が自ら神の御言葉に触れる助けとなるよう願っています。心から感謝いたします。
「あなたのみことばは、わが足のともしび、わが道の光です。」― 詩篇119篇105節(趣旨訳。KJV英語本文は英語版に掲載)
Campaign at a glance | 募集の概要
Item / 項目 | Proposal / 計画案 |
Platform / プラットフォーム | FundRazr |
First campaign period / 第一期 | 12 months / 12か月 |
Initial fundraising goal / 第一目標 | US$25,000 |
Extended goals / 段階目標 | US$35,000 → US$50,000(資金需要を再評価して設定) |
Core deliverables / 中心となる成果 | Audited bilingual text, publication-ready editions, digital prototype / 監査済み英日対訳、出版用版、デジタル試作 |
FundRazr Campaign Draft • English / 日本語 • 16 October 2026
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