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ninigi

/ˈnɪn.ɪ.ɡi/

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noun

/ˈnɪn.ɪ.ɡi/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к внуку богини солнца Аматэрасу, который, согласно японской мифологии, спустился на Землю и стал первым правителем Японии.

A proper noun referring to the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who, according to Japanese mythology, descended to Earth and became the first ruler of Japan.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Grandson of AmaterasuC2formal

    In Japanese mythology, the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who descended to Earth to become the first ruler of Japan.

    ruВнук Аматэрасу

    • Ninigi is a central figure in the Japanese creation myth.
    • According to legend, Ninigi descended from heaven to rule the land.
    • The imperial family of Japan traces its lineage back to Ninigi.