noun
special independent shrine
A Shinto shrine that is not under the jurisdiction of the Association of Shinto Shrines, often with historical or cultural significance.
明治神宮は別表神社に指定されている。
Meiji Jingu is designated as a special independent shrine.
General term for a Shinto shrine; 別表神社 is a specific administrative category.
From 別表 (beppyō, 'separate list') + 神社 (jinja, 'shrine'), referring to shrines listed separately from the main shrine ranking system.