神社
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Base noun form. Refers to a Shinto shrine, a place of worship in the Shinto religion. Used in phrases like 『神社に行く』 (jinja ni iku, 'go to a shrine').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto and discussing sightseeing spots.
神社
じんじゃ
Shinto shrine
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shrine' with a sacred gate called a torii. 'Shinto shrine' → 神社 (jinja, 'Shinto shrine'). Think of 'jinja' as a place for 'jin' (spirits) and 'ja' (shrine).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『神社』 (jinja, 'Shinto shrine') are sacred places for Shinto worship, often marked by a torii gate. People visit to pray for good luck, health, or success, and participate in festivals like 『初詣』 (hatsumoude, 'first shrine visit of the New Year').
Forms
Base: 神社Base noun form. Refers to a Shinto shrine, a place of worship in the Shinto religion. Used in phrases like 『神社に行く』 (jinja ni iku, 'go to a shrine').