the three creator gods of Japanese mythology
Refers to Amenominakanushi, Takamimusuhi, and Kamimusuhi, the first three kami to appear in the Kojiki creation narrative. A specialized term used in Shinto and mythological contexts.
The three creator gods are said to have appeared at the creation of heaven and earth.
A broader category that includes the three creator gods plus two later kami; 造化の三神 is a subset.
Standard kanji form for this mythological term.
From 造化 (creation) + の (possessive particle) + 三神 (three gods). The term is derived from classical Japanese mythology and is not a loanword.