noun
miya
Miya (noun) means a Japanese Shinto shrine. Example: “Visitors bowed briefly before stepping through the gate of the old miya.”
noun
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A Japanese Shinto shrine.
"Visitors bowed briefly before stepping through the gate of the old miya."
How to use miya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sacred building in the Shinto religion of Japan.
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- miyas
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Etymology
From Japanese 宮 (miya), meaning "shrine" or "palace."
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What does “miya” mean?
The word “miya” means a Japanese Shinto shrine. In plain terms, a sacred building in the Shinto religion of Japan.
How do you use “miya” in a sentence?
Here is “miya” used in a sentence: “Visitors bowed briefly before stepping through the gate of the old miya.”
What part of speech is “miya”?
“Miya” is a noun.
Where does the word “miya” come from?
The word “miya” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 宮 (miya), meaning "shrine" or "palace.".
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