noun
unity of church and state; theocracy
A yojijukugo referring to the historical Japanese concept where religious rites and government were unified, especially in ancient times. Often used in discussions of early Japanese statehood.
古代日本では祭政一致の考え方が政治の基本だった。
In ancient Japan, the idea of the unity of religious rites and government was the basis of politics.
祭政一致は、天皇が祭祀と政治の両方を司る体制を指す。
Saisei itchi refers to a system in which the emperor presides over both religious ceremonies and governance.