宮地
also: みやじ
Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000
Meanings
1
grounds of a Shinto shrine
Refers to the land or precincts belonging to a Shinto shrine. Not a general word for 'shrine grounds' in everyday speech; more often encountered in historical, legal, or administrative contexts.
I heard that this land was originally the grounds of a Shinto shrine.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の宮地the shrine grounds located at a place
This map shows the grounds of an old shrine.
- 宮地を管理するto administer/manage shrine grounds
The shrine's grounds are managed by the local parishioners.