great god; gracious deity; miracle-working god
A Shinto term for a deity of high rank, often associated with manifest power and benevolence. Used in shrine names and historical contexts.
Kanda Myōjin is a famous shrine in Tokyo.
We prayed to the great deity for a bountiful harvest.
great deity; deity with extraordinary spiritual powers
myōjin torii; type of torii with a curved double lintel
Standard kanji spelling for this Shinto term.
From 明 (myō, 'bright, manifest') + 神 (jin, 'god'). The term emphasizes a deity that reveals its power and benevolence clearly to humans.