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VocabJLPT N1

Shinto

Noun

Definitions

1. Shinto
2. Shintoism
3. Shinto

This word refers to the indigenous religion of Japan, centered on the worship of spirits called kami that are believed to inhabit nature, objects, and ancestors. It plays a significant role in Japanese culture and many traditional ceremonies, such as weddings and festivals, are rooted in its practices.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

On windy days especially, I always think of the Shinto ritual of purification.

Sentence 2

At the client's request, I'm arranging a Shinto safety prayer ceremony.

Sentence 3

I got the Shinto ritual wrong during festival prep and panicked!

Sentence 4

I kind of think Shinto deities accept human weakness, you know?

Sentence 5

At the internal training, we shared guidelines on how to be respectful at Shinto sites.