Shinto
Shinto (name) means Japan's indigenous religion, centred on the worship of nature spirits and ancestors. Example: “Shinto shrines can be found throughout Japan.”
How to use Shinto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJapan's traditional native religion, focused on nature spirits, ancestor worship, and ritual purity.
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_____ shrines can be found throughout Japan.
Etymology
From Japanese 神道 (Shintō), literally "way of the gods," borrowed from Chinese roots meaning "ways of the gods."
Rhymes for Shinto
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What does “Shinto” mean?
The word “Shinto” means japan's indigenous religion, centred on the worship of nature spirits and ancestors. In plain terms, japan's traditional native religion, focused on nature spirits, ancestor worship, and ritual purity.
How do you pronounce “Shinto”?
“Shinto” is pronounced SHIHN-toh (/ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shinto” in a sentence?
Here is “Shinto” used in a sentence: “Shinto shrines can be found throughout Japan.”
What part of speech is “Shinto”?
Depending on how it is used, “Shinto” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Shinto” come from?
The word “Shinto” comes from Chinese. From Japanese 神道 (Shintō), literally "way of the gods," borrowed from Chinese roots meaning "ways of the gods.".
How many meanings does “Shinto” have?
“Shinto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: japan's indigenous religion, centred on the worship of nature spirits and ancestors.
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