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amaterasu

/ˌɑː.mə.təˈrɑː.suː/

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noun

/ˌɑː.mə.təˈrɑː.suː/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к центральному божеству синтоизма, богине, олицетворяющей солнце и считающейся прародительницей правителей Японии.

A proper noun referring to the central deity of Shinto, a goddess who personifies the sun and is considered the ancestress of the rulers of Japan.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Sun GoddessC1formal

    The central deity of Shinto, a goddess who personifies the sun and is considered the mythical ancestress of the Japanese imperial line.

    ruБогиня Солнца

    • Amaterasu is revered as the goddess of the sun in Japanese mythology.
    • According to legend, the Japanese imperial family is descended from Amaterasu.
    • Shrines dedicated to Amaterasu are among the most important in Japan.