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

A young woman who serves as an attendant at a Shinto shrine in Japan.

"The miko performed a traditional dance during the festival."

name

A Japanese female given name.

"Miko welcomed the guests to her family's inn."

How to use Miko

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Shinto shrine attendant, traditionally an unmarried young woman, or a Japanese given name.

Common pairings

shrine miko miko dance

Word forms

mikos plural, miko plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 巫女 (miko), "shrine maiden".

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Miko

Niko Eiko Kiko maiko Keiko Akiko Eriko Reiko Seiko Kimiko Kumiko Fumiko

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Frequently asked questions

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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