also: しんき · しんぎ
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures
Refers specifically to the Imperial Regalia of Japan: the sword, jewel, and mirror. Often used in the phrase 三種の神器.
See also: 三種の神器
ritual implement; ceremonial object
A general term for objects used in Shinto or other religious ceremonies. Less common than sense 1.
The three sacred treasures are heirlooms passed down in the imperial family.
The sacred treasures play an important role in the emperor's enthronement ceremony.
Various ritual implements are used in shrine festivals.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading じんぎ is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than じんぎ but still encountered.
Obsolete kana usage; marked as out-dated.
From Middle Chinese 神器 (sacred vessel/implement). The reading じんぎ is the standard Sino-Japanese reading; しんき and しんぎ are variant readings.