noun
jindai moji; forged ancient Japanese script
Refers to a set of pseudo-historical syllabic characters claimed to have been used in Japan before the introduction of Chinese characters, now widely considered a medieval forgery. Used in historical or academic contexts.
神代文字は、江戸時代に創作されたとする説が有力だ。
The prevailing theory is that jindai moji were created during the Edo period.
一部の神社では、神代文字で書かれたお守りを授与している。
Some shrines distribute amulets written in jindai moji.