noun
great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
A Shinto term for a deity of high rank, often associated with manifest power and benevolence. Used in shrine names and historical contexts.
神田明神は東京の有名な神社です。
Kanda Myōjin is a famous shrine in Tokyo.
明神様に五穀豊穣を祈願した。
We prayed to the great deity for a bountiful harvest.
From 明 (myō, 'bright, manifest') + 神 (jin, 'god'). The term emphasizes a deity that reveals its power and benevolence clearly to humans.