神話
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Base noun form. Refers to traditional stories involving gods, heroes, or supernatural events. Often used in contexts like 『日本の神話』 (Nihon no shinwa, 'Japanese myths').
Theme
In a university library, User is researching for a paper and asks their professor, Professor Tanaka, about ancient stories.
神話
しんわ
myth, legend
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shin' (神, kami, 'god') telling a 'wa' (話, hanashi, 'story') — a god's story is a myth or legend! 'Shin-wa' → 神話 (shinwa, 'myth, legend').
Cultural Note
Japanese mythology includes stories from 『古事記』 (Kojiki, 'Records of Ancient Matters') and 『日本書紀』 (Nihon Shoki, 'Chronicles of Japan'), featuring gods like 『アマテラス』 (Amaterasu, 'sun goddess') and creatures like 『ヤマタノオロチ』 (Yamata no Orochi, 'eight-headed serpent'). These myths are integral to Shinto beliefs and cultural festivals.
Forms
Base: 神話Base noun form. Refers to traditional stories involving gods, heroes, or supernatural events. Often used in contexts like 『日本の神話』 (Nihon no shinwa, 'Japanese myths').