神様
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Noun meaning 'god' or 'deity'. It combines 『神』 (kami, 'god') with the honorific suffix 『様』 (sama, 'Mr. / Ms. / Honorable'). Used to show respect when referring to divine beings in religion or culture.
Theme
User is exploring a local shrine with their guide Takeshi, and they talk about spiritual beliefs and customs in Japan.
神様
かみさま
god
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Think of 'kami-sama' as a respectful way to say 'god' — it sounds like 'comey-sama' (like a polite guest). 'Kami' means 'god' and 'sama' is an honorific suffix, so 『神様』 (kami-sama, 'god') is a reverent term.
Cultural Note
『神様』 (kami-sama) is used in Shinto and other Japanese religious contexts to refer to deities or spirits. It's common in phrases like 『神様、お願いします』 (kami-sama, onegaishimasu, 'God, please help me') during prayers or festivals.
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Base: 神様Noun meaning 'god' or 'deity'. It combines 『神』 (kami, 'god') with the honorific suffix 『様』 (sama, 'Mr. / Ms. / Honorable'). Used to show respect when referring to divine beings in religion or culture.