🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

신도

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shindo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shinto/ˈʃɪn.toʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"신도는 일본의 전통 종교입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional religion of Japan that focuses on ritual practices to connect with kami (spirits or gods).

    "Shinto rituals are often performed at shrines to honor the kami."
  2. 2

    The indigenous spirituality of Japan, characterized by the worship of nature and ancestors.

    "Many Japanese people practice Shinto alongside Buddhism, celebrating festivals and rituals from both traditions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Shinto' originates from the Japanese words 'shin' (神), meaning 'god' or 'spirit', and 'tō' (道), meaning 'way' or 'path'. It was first used in the 6th century to distinguish indigenous Japanese beliefs from Buddhism, which was introduced around the same time.

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