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Shinto shrine

Noun

Definitions

1. Shinto shrine
2. Shinto shrine

This noun refers to a Shinto shrine, a sacred place of worship in Japan's indigenous religion. These sites often feature a distinctive gate called a torii and are visited for prayers, festivals, and traditional ceremonies. They are an important part of Japanese culture and can be found throughout the country.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Sometimes I just want to stand at a shrine and not think about anything.

Sentence 2

Even so, standing in front of a shrine just makes you want to bow your head!

Sentence 3

I'm kind of in the mood to walk past a shrine today.

Sentence 4

Sure, go to a shrine and everything gets better… yeah, that's not how it works.

Sentence 5

"This shrine has so many cats!" my friend exclaimed.