神聖
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Base na-adjective form meaning 'holiness' or 'sacredness'. Used to describe something divine, pure, or dignified. Example: 『神聖な儀式』 (shinsei na gishiki, 'sacred ritual').
Theme
During a visit to a temple in Kyoto, User and their friend Yumi discuss the atmosphere and significance of the place.
神聖
しんせい
holiness / sacredness
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Think of a 'shin' (new) and 'sei' (holy) place — like a sacred shrine. 'Shin-sei' → 『神聖』 (shinsei, 'holiness'). It sounds like 'shin' (new) and 'say' (as in holy sayings).
Cultural Note
『神聖』 (shinsei, 'holiness') is often used in contexts related to Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, or sacred rituals in Japan. It conveys a sense of reverence and purity, such as in 『神聖な場所』 (shinsei na basho, 'sacred place').
Forms
Base: 神聖Base na-adjective form meaning 'holiness' or 'sacredness'. Used to describe something divine, pure, or dignified. Example: 『神聖な儀式』 (shinsei na gishiki, 'sacred ritual').
Negative: 神聖じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') after the base form → 『神聖じゃない』 (shinsei janai). Casual negative form.
Past: 神聖だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past marker) after the base form → 『神聖だった』 (shinsei datta). Past tense form.
Adverbial: 神聖にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) after the base form → 『神聖に』 (shinsei ni). Used to modify verbs.
Comparative: より神聖Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective → 『より神聖』 (yori shinsei).
Superlative: 一番神聖Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'most') + base adjective → 『一番神聖』 (ichiban shinsei).