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地霊 (ちれい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

地ち霊れい

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Meanings

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noun

earth spirit; spirit of the land

Refers to a supernatural being or deity dwelling in the earth or a specific location. Often used in folklore, fantasy, or spiritual contexts.

その村むらでは地ち霊れいを鎮しずめる祭まつりが毎まい年とし行おこなわれる。
In that village, a festival to appease the earth spirits is held every year.

Kanji

地ground, earth
霊spirits, soul

Similar words

地ち神じん
地神 is a more general term for an earth deity, while 地霊 often implies a more localized or folkloric spirit.
精せい霊れい
精霊 is a broader term for spirits or elemental beings, not necessarily tied to the earth.

Etymology

Compound of 地 (chi, 'earth') and 霊 (rei, 'spirit'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for naming spiritual entities in Japanese.