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Shinto

SHIHN-toh

Shinto (name) means Japan's indigenous religion, centred on the worship of nature spirits and ancestors. Example: “Shinto shrines can be found throughout Japan.”

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Japan's indigenous religion, centred on the worship of nature spirits and ancestors.
"Shinto shrines can be found throughout Japan."
adj
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Relating to Shinto or its practices.
"They visited a Shinto shrine during their trip."

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In plain EnglishJapan's traditional native religion, focused on nature spirits, ancestor worship, and ritual purity.

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Etymology

From Japanese 神道 (Shintō), literally "way of the gods," borrowed from Chinese roots meaning "ways of the gods."

Origin: Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

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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