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izanami

/ˌiː.zəˈnɑː.mi/

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noun

/ˌiː.zəˈnɑː.mi/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к японской богине, сестре и супруге Идзанаги, которая считается матерью островов Японии и многих её богов.

A proper noun referring to a Japanese goddess, the sister and consort of Izanagi, who is considered the mother of the islands of Japan and many of its gods.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Japanese creation goddessC1formal

    In Japanese mythology, a primordial goddess who, together with Izanagi, created the islands of Japan and numerous deities. She is also associated with death and the underworld (Yomi).

    ruЯпонская богиня творения

    • Izanami is a central figure in the Shinto creation myth.
    • After giving birth to the fire god, Izanami died and descended to Yomi.
    • The story of Izanami and Izanagi is recorded in the Kojiki.
    • Shrines dedicated to Izanami are found in various parts of Japan.