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deity in Japanese

deity in Japanese is 神, 神仏 — deity means a god or goddess.

deity in Japanese

神
noun
Pronounced: kami
神仏
noun
Pronounced: shinbutsu

What does "deity" mean?

  1. noun A god or goddess.
    "Every act of a Roman, from birth to death, from dawn to night, was controlled and supervised by some presiding deity."
  2. noun The state or quality of being divine.
    "The theologians debated the nature of Christ's deity."
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deity in a sentence

  • Every act of a Roman, from birth to death, from dawn to night, was controlled and supervised by some presiding deity.
  • Ancient Egyptians worshipped many deities, including Ra and Isis.
  • The theologians debated the nature of Christ's deity.
  • Many early writers defended the deity of their leader against his critics.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deity" in Japanese?
"deity" in Japanese is 神, 神仏. deity means: A god or goddess.
How do you pronounce 神?
"deity" in Japanese is 神, pronounced "kami".
How do you use "deity" in a sentence?
Example: "Ancient Egyptians worshipped many deities, including Ra and Isis." In Japanese, "deity" is 神, 神仏.
Are there other ways to say "deity" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "deity": 神, 神仏.
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