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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shinto
"Shinto ist eine traditionelle Religion Japans."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional religion of Japan that focuses on ritual practices to connect with kami (spirits or gods).
"Shinto rituals are often performed at shrines to honor the kami." - 2
The indigenous spirituality of Japan, characterized by the worship of nature and ancestors.
"Many Japanese people practice Shinto alongside Buddhism, celebrating festivals and rituals from both traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Japanese terms 'shin' (gods or spirits, from Chinese 'shén') and 'tō' (way or path, from Chinese 'dào'). The term was coined and adopted historically to differentiate the indigenous animistic belief system of Japan from Buddhism, which was introduced to the archipelago via mainland Asia.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shinto" is said worldwide
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Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"Le Shinto est une religion traditionnelle du Japon."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"Shinto ist eine traditionelle Religion Japans."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"Lo Shinto è una religione tradizionale giapponese."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"El Shinto es una religión tradicional de Japón."
Shinto
Transliteration: Shinto
"O Shinto é uma religião tradicional do Japão."
शिंतो
Transliteration: Shinto
"शिंतो जापान की एक पारंपरिक धर्म है।"
神道
Transliteration: Shéndào
"神道是日本的传统宗教。"
신도
Transliteration: Shindo
"신도는 일본의 전통 종교입니다."
神道
Transliteration: Shintō
"神道は日本の伝統的な宗教です。"
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