also: しんしゅ
noun
sacred sake; sake offered to the gods
Refers to sake used in Shinto rituals and offerings. Often seen in contexts like 神酒を供える (offer sacred sake). The reading みき is standard; しんしゅ is a less common Sino-Japanese reading.
See also: 御神酒
神社では神前に神酒を供える。
At the shrine, they offer sacred sake before the altar.
この神酒は特別な儀式で使われる。
This sacred sake is used in special ceremonies.
Alternate kanji spelling using 御 (honorific prefix) for the reading みき.
御神酒 is a polite form with the honorific prefix お, often used in the same ritual context. 神酒 without お is slightly more direct.
Compound of 神 (kami, 'god') and 酒 (sake, 'rice wine'). The reading みき is the native Japanese kun'yomi; しんしゅ is the Sino-Japanese on'yomi.