年とし神がみ

noun

New Year kami; deity of the new year

A kami welcomed at the start of the year, often associated with prayers for a good harvest and family well-being. Part of traditional New Year observances.

See also: 神 (かみ)

• 正しょう月がつに年とし神がみを迎むかえるために門かど松まつを飾かざる。

  We decorate with kadomatsu to welcome the New Year kami during the New Year season.

noun

goddess of lucky directions; directional deity

Also known as 歳徳神 (としとくじん), this aspect governs auspicious directions for the year. Often consulted for travel and building orientation.

See also: 歳徳神

• 歳とし神がみはその年としの恵え方ほうを司つかさどるとされる。

  The directional deity is said to govern the lucky direction for the year.