works of the gods; divine work
Archaic honorific term for the deeds or creations of gods. Used in classical or religious contexts.
The Kojiki records the works of the gods.
Standard kanji form for 'works of the gods'.
Alternate kanji form, emphasizing skill or technique of the gods.
Compound of 御 (mi, honorific prefix) + 業 (waza, work, deed). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for honorific terms in classical Japanese.