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神社

Shinto Shrine

Meaning

Shinto Shrine

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A God company... think of this as "what 'company' does the god's work?" Well, the answer to that is a shrine, probably. In this case a Shinto Shrine because of the しん in the 神.

Reading

じんじゃ

Explanation

But wait! 神 is read じん in this word for some reason. Darn them gods, always messing around, adding dakuten. Maybe this will help, though: Imagine yourself at a Shinto Shrine. You are praying to the Gods, asking for food. Out from the sky rains Ginger (じんじゃ). You are pelted with it and not sure if you should be happy or upset.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 神社に行く

    to go to a shinto shrine

    神社にある

    to be at the shinto shrine

    神社にいる

    to be at the shinto shrine

  • オオカミ神社

    a wolf shrine

    えびす神社

    Ebisu Shrine

    石神神社

    Ishigami Shrine

  • 神社の近く

    near the shinto shrine

    神社の入り口

    shinto shrine entrance

    神社の前

    in front of the shinto shrine

Context Sentences

この辺は小さい神社が多いですね。

There are lots of small shrines around here.

神社でおみくじを引いたことはありますか？

Have you ever drawn a fortune slip at a shrine?

最近は神社で自撮りするインフルエンサーが多いんですよ。

Many influencers are taking selfies at shrines these days.

Kanji Composition