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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShinto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shinto
"Le Shinto est une religion indigène du Japon."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The indigenous spirituality of Japan, characterized by the worship of kami (spirits or gods) and rituals to connect with them.
"Shintō practices often involve visiting shrines and participating in seasonal festivals." - 2
A system of beliefs and practices that emphasizes the importance of nature and ancestral spirits.
"Many Japanese people incorporate Shintō rituals into their daily lives, especially during significant life events."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Shintō' originates from the Japanese words 'shin' (神), meaning 'god' or 'spirit', and 'tō' (道), meaning 'way' or 'path'. It was first recorded in the 6th century as a way to distinguish indigenous Japanese beliefs from Buddhism, which was introduced from China and Korea.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shintō" is said worldwide
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Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"Le Shinto est une religion indigène du Japon."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"Shinto ist eine der Hauptreligionen Japans."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"Lo Shinto è una religione tradizionale giapponese."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"El Shinto es una religión nativa de Japón."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"O Shinto é uma religião tradicional do Japão."
शिंतो
Transliteration: Shintō
"शिंतो जापान की एक पारंपरिक धर्म है।"
神道
Transliteration: Shéndào
"神道是日本的传统宗教。"
신도
Transliteration: Sindo
"신도는 일본의 전통 종교입니다."
神道
Transliteration: Shintō
"神道は日本の伝統的な宗教です。"
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