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VocabJLPT N1

great god

Noun

Definitions

1. great god
2. gracious deity

Refers to a deity or divine spirit, particularly one that is venerated in Shinto tradition and considered especially powerful or luminous. It is often found in the names of shrines and is used in religious, historical, and literary contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

We discussed "regional differences in myojin worship" in the lab.

Sentence 2

At the meeting, I was greeted with "Grateful for this connection through Myojin."

Sentence 3

Even so, I felt Myojin pushing me forward.

Sentence 4

I gave an outside lecture introducing "myojin worship and the local economy."

Sentence 5

The town's myojin has long been known for protection against fire.