神しん霊れい

noun

divine spirit; god

Refers to a sacred, divine being or spirit, often in a Shinto context. Can be used for gods, kami, or holy spirits.

• 神じん社じゃには神しん霊れいが宿やどると信しんじられている。

  It is believed that a divine spirit dwells in the shrine.

noun

spirit of the dead; soul

Used for the spirit or soul of a deceased person, often in religious or spiritual contexts.

• 先せん祖ぞの神しん霊れいを慰なぐさめるために供く養ようを行おこなう。

  We hold a memorial service to appease the spirits of our ancestors.