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明治神宮 (めいじじんぐう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

明めい治じ神じん宮ぐう

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Meanings

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noun

Meiji Shrine

A major Shinto shrine in Tokyo dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken.

明めい治じ神じん宮ぐうは初はつ詣もうで有ゆう名めいです。
Meiji Shrine is famous for New Year's visits.

Kanji

明

bright, light

治reign, be at peace, calm down

神gods, mind, soul

宮Shinto shrine, constellations, palace

Etymology

From 明治 (Meiji, the era name) + 神宮 (jingu, a high-status Shinto shrine).