kami in Japanese

kami in Japanese is 神, 紙 — kami means a spirit or deity in the Shinto religion of Japan, believed to inhabit natural objects, places, or ancestors.

kami in Japanese

神

noun

Pronounced: kami

(religion, Shinto) An animistic god or spirit in the Shinto religion of Japan.

紙

noun

Pronounced: kami

(papercraft) A basic origami paper, usually printed with a colour or pattern on one side.

What does "kami" mean?

noun A spirit or deity in the Shinto religion of Japan, believed to inhabit natural objects, places, or ancestors.
"But Ryōtora had definitely moved a shintai during the makeshift festival – and it must have been Saiun-nushi’s, because Sekken couldn’t imagine the shugenja could call a kami into a foreign vessel without noticing."
noun Decorative paper, usually colored or patterned on one side, used for origami.
"She folded a crane from a square of red kami."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

kami in a sentence

But Ryōtora had definitely moved a shintai during the makeshift festival – and it must have been Saiun-nushi’s, because Sekken couldn’t imagine the shugenja could call a kami into a foreign vessel without noticing.
Shrines throughout Japan are dedicated to local kami.
She folded a crane from a square of red kami.

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "kami" in Japanese?

"kami" in Japanese is 神, 紙. kami means: A spirit or deity in the Shinto religion of Japan, believed to inhabit natural objects, places, or ancestors.

How do you pronounce 神?

"kami" in Japanese is 神, pronounced "kami".

How do you use "kami" in a sentence?

Example: "Shrines throughout Japan are dedicated to local kami." In Japanese, "kami" is 神, 紙.

Are there other ways to say "kami" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "kami": 神, 紙.

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