Translation of Japanese word "神社" to English
神社
じんじゃ
[jinja]
IPA: /dʑindʑa/
How to use
神社 (jinja) — 'Shinto shrine'. Distinct from Buddhist temples (お寺). Marked by a Torii gate. 初詣 (hatsumoude) — first shrine visit of the year.
🇬🇧 English
Shinto shrine
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 神社
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じんじゃ
Romaji Transcription: jinja
Example Sentences
神社では、神様に感謝の気持ちを表すために、手作りのお守りを奉納しています。
At the shrine, we offer handmade talismans to express our gratitude to the gods.
神社の周りには、美しい庭園があります。
There is a beautiful garden around the shrine.
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Common phrases
- 有名な神社— famous shrine
- 神社にお参りする— visit Shinto shrine
- 神社の鳥居— shrine torii gate
Frequency rank: #507 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "神社" mean?▼
The Japanese word "神社" means "Shinto shrine" in English.
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The word "神社" is read as "じんじゃ" (jinja). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a Shinto shrine.".
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