Shiva in Japanese
Shiva in Japanese is シヴァ, 大自在天 — Shiva means in Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
Shiva in Japanese
シヴァ
Pronounced: shiva
(Hinduism) The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.
大自在天
Pronounced: daijizaiten
(Hinduism) The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.
What does "Shiva" mean?
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noun In Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
"The family sat shiva for a full week after the funeral."
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name A major Hindu deity associated with destruction and transformation.
"The temple's central statue depicted Shiva in meditation."
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Shiva in a sentence
- The family sat shiva for a full week after the funeral.
- The temple's central statue depicted Shiva in meditation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Shiva" in Japanese?
"Shiva" in Japanese is シヴァ, 大自在天. Shiva means: In Judaism, a seven-day period of formal mourning for a close relative.
How do you pronounce シヴァ?
"Shiva" in Japanese is シヴァ, pronounced "shiva".
How do you use "Shiva" in a sentence?
Example: "The family sat shiva for a full week after the funeral." In Japanese, "Shiva" is シヴァ, 大自在天.
Are there other ways to say "Shiva" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Shiva": シヴァ, 大自在天.
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