Japanese

しんとう
Meaning: Shinto
Part of Speech: Noun

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神
道

Example sentences

Shinto is known as the indigenous religion of Japan.
古代から中世にかけて、外来の仏教と日本独自の神道が習合していった。
From ancient times to the Middle Ages, foreign Buddhism and Japan's unique Shinto merged together.
明治政府は神仏分離令を出し、神道と仏教を明確に区別した。
The Meiji government issued the Shinbutsu Bunri order, clearly distinguishing between Shintoism and Buddhism.
神道において、幸魂は人に幸福をもたらす働きがあるとされる。
In Shinto, the saki-mitama is considered to have the function of bringing happiness to people.

Usage Notes

It is based on the worship of spirits known as 'kami'.

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