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[じん()·じゃ()]
jinja
noun

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[じん()·しゃ()]
jinsha
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English Meaning(s) for 神社

noun
  1. Shinto shrine

Definition and Synonyms for 神社

Shrine a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
Synonyms: 大宮, 宮殿, 廟堂, 御廟, 殿堂, , , 神宮, 神殿, 神社, 神祠, 聖堂, 霊殿

Meanings for each kanji in 神社

» gods; mind; soul
» company; firm; office; association; shrine

Categories 神社 is a member of

House Of God any building where congregations gather for prayer
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Sample Sentences for 神社

The most important Shinto event takes place in the New Year, when millions of people visit shrines to pray for happiness and a healthy year.
This Sunday, there's a festival at the Hakusan shrine. How about going together in our yukatas?
January 1st is the day when many Japanese go to shrines.
This path will lead you to the shrine.
On November 15th the seven-five-three festival when parents with boys of five, girls of seven and either boys or girls of three dress, celebrate children's maturation, dress them in gay clothes and take to shrines where they pray for their children's future.

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