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Noun meaning 'god' or 'deity'. Refers to divine beings in religion or mythology, often used in words like 『神様』 (kamisama, 'honorable god').
Theme

At a local shrine, User and their friend Aiko are talking about Japanese mythology and beliefs.

かみ

god

Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals

Memory Hook

Think of a 'shrine' where people worship a god. 『神』 (kami, 'god') sounds like 'kami' — imagine a divine spirit at a shrine!

Cultural Note

『神』 (kami, 'god') is central to Shinto and Japanese folklore, representing deities, spirits, or divine beings. It's commonly seen in terms like 『神社』 (jinja, 'Shinto shrine').

Forms

Base: 神Noun meaning 'god' or 'deity'. Refers to divine beings in religion or mythology, often used in words like 『神様』 (kamisama, 'honorable god').