noun
Miko
Miko (noun) means a young woman who serves as an attendant at a Shinto shrine in Japan. Example: “The miko performed a traditional dance during the festival.”
noun
1
A young woman who serves as an attendant at a Shinto shrine in Japan.
"The miko performed a traditional dance during the festival."
name
1
A Japanese female given name.
"Miko welcomed the guests to her family's inn."
How to use Miko
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Shinto shrine attendant, traditionally an unmarried young woman, or a Japanese given name.
Common pairings
shrine miko
miko dance
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Word forms
- Plural
- mikos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 巫女 (miko), "shrine maiden".
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What does “Miko” mean?
The word “Miko” means a young woman who serves as an attendant at a Shinto shrine in Japan. In plain terms, a Shinto shrine attendant, traditionally an unmarried young woman, or a Japanese given name.
How do you use “Miko” in a sentence?
Here is “Miko” used in a sentence: “The miko performed a traditional dance during the festival.”
What part of speech is “Miko”?
Depending on how it is used, “Miko” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Miko” come from?
The word “Miko” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 巫女 (miko), "shrine maiden".
How many meanings does “Miko” have?
“Miko” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a young woman who serves as an attendant at a Shinto shrine in Japan.
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