noun-modifying (irregular)
of the land; earthly; terrestrial
Archaic prenominal modifier used in classical Japanese, especially in mythological or poetic contexts, contrasting with heavenly or divine realms. Modern equivalent would be 国の or 地上の.
In the Kojiki, the expression '国津神' (earthly deity) can be found.
Archaic kanji spelling; primarily found in classical or mythological contexts.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; also archaic and rare.
From Old Japanese. Composed of 国 (kuni, 'land, country') + archaic possessive particle つ (tsu). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a fossilized form preserved in classical compounds.