Shinto
noun
Shin·to
ˈshin-(ˌ)tō 
: the indigenous religion of Japan consisting chiefly in the cultic devotion to deities of natural forces and veneration of the Emperor as a descendant of the sun goddess
Shinto
adjective
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The revered Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami is actually comprised of 125 smaller shrines, and is a terrific way to gain a richer understanding of Japanese culture and values.
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The mountain is a significant landmark in Shinto mythology, because Ninigi—the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu—is said to have descended there to become the first ruler of Japan, establishing the divinity of all emperors thereafter.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Or incorporate rope and hemp, which Yoshida says can commonly be found in Shinto shrines.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
His character was ultimately written off in season 2, with Stanford going off to become a Shinto monk in Kyoto.
—EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The mountain is a significant landmark in Shinto mythology, because Ninigi—the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu—is said to have descended there to become the first ruler of Japan, establishing the divinity of all emperors thereafter.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Or incorporate rope and hemp, which Yoshida says can commonly be found in Shinto shrines.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
His character was ultimately written off in season 2, with Stanford going off to become a Shinto monk in Kyoto.
—EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Shinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shinto. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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Shinto
noun
Shin·to
ˈshin-tō
: a religion native to Japan
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