神

Old Japanese

noun
Definitions
  • a spirit or an essence present in all things
  • a god, deity
  • (by extension) an Emperor or empress Empress regnant of Japan
  • an evil spirit, such as a snake or wild beast

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Japonic *kamuy com from Old Japanese い.

Origin

Old Japanese

い

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