神しん階かい

noun

Shinto divine rank; rank of Shinto gods

Historical term for the official ranks granted to Shinto deities by the imperial court, especially during the Heian period. Rare in modern conversation except in historical or religious contexts.

• 平へい安あん時じ代だいには、多おおくの神じん社じゃの祭さい神じんに神しん階かいが授さずけられた。

  During the Heian period, many shrine deities were granted divine ranks.