oracle; divine decree
Refers to a message or command from a deity, especially in Shinto or mythological contexts. Often associated with the founding myths of Japan.
In Japanese mythology, it is said that Ninigi-no-Mikoto descended to earth by the divine decree of Amaterasu.
Compound of 神 (shin, 'god, deity') and 勅 (choku, 'imperial decree'). The term is used in Shinto and Japanese mythology to refer to a command issued by a deity, analogous to an imperial edict.