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shinto

/ˈʃɪn.toʊ/

2 entries

adjective

/ˈʃɪn.toʊ/C1formal
  • ruОтносящийся к синтоизму, исконной религии Японии, которая включает поклонение ками (духам) и подчеркивает ритуальную чистоту и почитание природы.

Relating to Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, which involves the worship of kami (spirits) and emphasizes ritual purity and reverence for nature.

  1. Relating to ShintoismB2formal

    Pertaining to Shinto, the indigenous spiritual tradition of Japan, which involves the worship of kami (spirits) and reverence for nature and ancestors.

    ruСинтоистский

    • The Shinto shrine is a place of purification and prayer.
    • Many Japanese festivals have Shinto origins.
    • Shinto rituals often involve offerings of rice and sake.

    Synonymsshintoistshintoistic

Forms
  • more shinto comparative form
  • most shinto superlative form

noun

/ˈʃɪn.təʊ/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее исконную религию и бывший этнический культ Японии, характеризующийся почитанием духов природы и предков и отсутствием формальной догмы.

A proper noun referring to the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan, characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and ancestors, and lacking formal dogma.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Indigenous Japanese religionB2formal

    The native religion of Japan, characterized by the veneration of nature spirits (kami) and ancestors, with no formal dogma.

    ruСинтоизм

    • Shinto is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and traditions.
    • Many Japanese people practice both Shinto and Buddhism.
    • Shinto shrines are often located in natural settings like forests or mountains.

    Synonymsshintoism

  2. Former ethnic cult of JapanC1formal

    The ancient ethnic cult of Japan, which predates Buddhism and focuses on rituals and reverence for kami.

    ruДревний этнический культ Японии

    • Shinto was the state religion of Japan until the end of World War II.
    • The rituals of Shinto emphasize purification and offerings to kami.
    • Shinto has no founder or sacred scriptures like many other religions.

    Synonymsshintoism

Forms
  • shintos plural form
  • shintos' possessive plural form
  • shinto's possessive singular form