Japanese

しんしょく
Meaning: Shinto priest; shrine staff
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

神
職

Example sentences

Shinto priests play an important role in performing shrine rituals.
神職は神事を行う前に斎に入り、身を清める。
Before sacred rituals, Shinto priests enter a period of purification to cleanse their bodies.
神職が厳かな声で祝詞を奏上した。
The Shinto priest recited the ritual prayer in a solemn voice.
神職が祭壇に神饌を供えた。
The Shinto priest offered the food offerings on the altar.

Usage Notes

A general term for those who serve at a Shinto shrine and perform religious ceremonies.

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