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神社

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 神社

んじゃ
じんしゃ
Noun
Freq #4634
1

Shinto shrine

Examples
京都には多くの神社がある。
There are many shrines in Kyoto.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 347
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

gods
mind
soul

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
ジン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かみ
かん-
こう-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かぐ
かな
かも
くま
こは
だま
7 strokes
Frequency: 21
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

company
firm
office
association
shrine

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やしろ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こそ
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