神しん仙せん

noun

Taoist immortal; mountain wizard; supernatural being

Refers to a legendary immortal or hermit in Taoist tradition, often dwelling in mountains and possessing supernatural powers. Compare with 仙人, which is more common for 'hermit' or 'immortal'.

See also: 仙人

• 神しん仙せん思し想そうは不ふ老ろう長ちょう寿じゅを求もとめる道どう教きょうの教おしえに由ゆ来らいする。

  The idea of Taoist immortals originates from Taoist teachings seeking eternal youth and longevity.

• 昔むかし話ばなしには、山やま奥おくで神しん仙せんに出で会あったという話はなしがよく出でてくる。

  In old tales, stories of encountering a mountain immortal deep in the mountains often appear.

noun

11th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. C)

Historical Japanese music term; part of the twelve-tone scale (十二律). Rarely used outside specialized contexts.

See also: 十二律

• 十じゅう二に律りつのうち、神しん仙せんはほぼCの音おとにあたる。

  Among the twelve pitches, 神仙 corresponds roughly to the note C.