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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

On New Year's Day many Japanese go to the shrine to worship.
"I've heard about it, Koichi" "You don't need to say anything more, I know. It's the summer festival incident at the shrine, right?"
The thin man took a rest in the shade of a shrine.
Hatsumoude means New Year's visits to shrines.
There are many shrines in Kyoto.

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