noun
female guardian deity of the market
A specific Shinto or folk deity believed to protect marketplaces and commerce. Not a common everyday word; encountered mainly in historical, religious, or cultural contexts.
この神社の祭神は市姫で、商売繁盛のご利益があるとされている。
The enshrined deity of this shrine is Ichihime, who is said to grant blessings for prosperous business.