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神

noun

LanguageOld Japanese

Meaning
  1. a spirit or an essence present in all things
  2. a god, deity
  3. an Emperor or Empress regnant of Japan
  4. an evil spirit, such as a snake or wild beast
Examples

天地の神の御心にかなふ。

It conforms to the will of the gods of heaven and earth.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis word carries a much broader meaning than the modern Western concept of 'god'.

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神 in other languages

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