also: にじん
noun
pair of gods; two gods
Often refers specifically to the creator pair Izanagi and Izanami in Japanese mythology, but can also mean any two gods.
日本神話では、伊邪那岐と伊邪那美の二神が国生みを行った。
In Japanese mythology, the two gods Izanagi and Izanami performed the creation of the land.
神
noun
Rare usage referring to the dual cosmic principles of yin and yang; more commonly expressed as 陰陽 (いんよう/おんよう).
古い文献では、二神が陰陽の原理を表すことがある。
In old texts, 二神 sometimes represents the principle of yin and yang.
Two gods are enshrined at the shrine.
Compound of 二 (two) and 神 (god). The reading にしん is a regular on'yomi combination; にじん is a less common variant.