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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHINTO

From Japanese: the way of the gods, from Chinese shên gods + tao way.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SHINTO

Shinto  [ˈʃɪntəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHINTO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shinto is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHINTO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shinto

Shinto

Shinto, also kami-no-michi,[note 1] is the indigenous religion of Japan and the people of Japan.[2] It is defined as an action-centered religion,[3] focused on ritual practices to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past.[4] Founded in 660 BC according to Japanese mythology,[5] Shinto practices were first recorded and codified in the written historical records of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki in the 8th century. Still, these earliest Japanese writings do not refer to a unified "Shinto religion", but rather to a collection of native beliefs and mythology.[6] Shinto today is a term that applies to the religion of public shrines devoted to the worship of a multitude of gods, [7] suited to various purposes such as war memorials and harvest festivals, and applies as well to various sectarian organizations. Practitioners express their diverse beliefs through a standard language and practice, adopting a similar style in dress and ritual, dating from around the time of the Nara and Heian periods.

Definition of Shinto in the English dictionary

The definition of Shinto in the dictionary is the indigenous religion of Japan, polytheistic in character and incorporating the worship of a number of ethnic divinities, from the chief of which the emperor is believed to be descended.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHINTO


Benevento
ˌbɛnəˈvɛntəʊ
bento
ˈbɛntəʊ
canto
ˈkæntəʊ
cento
ˈsɛntəʊ
conjunto
kɒnˈdʒʊntəʊ
conto
ˈkɒntəʊ
divertimento
dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ
Esperanto
ˌɛspəˈræntəʊ
junto
ˈdʒʊntəʊ
lento
ˈlɛntəʊ
mezzotinto
ˈmɛtsəʊˈtɪntəʊ
pinto
ˈpɪntəʊ
pronto
ˈprɒntəʊ
punto
ˈpʊntəʊ
Sacramento
ˌsækrəˈmɛntəʊ
santo
ˈsɑːntəʊ
Sorrento
səˈrɛntəʊ
tanto
ˈtæntəʊ
Taranto
təˈræntəʊ
Toronto
təˈrɒntəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHINTO

Shinner
shinnery
shinney
shinnied
shinnies
shinning
shinny
shinny up
shinplaster
shintied
shinties
Shintoism
Shintoist

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHINTO

blow into
break into
bump into
buy into
come into
enter into
get into
go into
grow into
hop into
into
light into
put money into
put the fear of God into
run into
Ryobu Shinto
spinto
talk into
tear into
walk into

Synonyms and antonyms of Shinto in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Shinto» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHINTO

Find out the translation of Shinto to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Shinto from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Shinto» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

神道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Shinto
570 millions of speakers

English

Shinto
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिंटो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شنتو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Синто
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Shinto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শিন্তো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Shinto
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shinto
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schintoismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

神道
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

신도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shinto
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shinto
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சின்த்தோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिन्तो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şinto
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Shinto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Przybytek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Сінто
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Shinto
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Σίντο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Shinto
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shinto
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shinto
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Shinto

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHINTO»

The term «Shinto» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.967 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHINTO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Shinto» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Shinto» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Shinto

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHINTO»

Discover the use of Shinto in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Shinto and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A New History of Shinto
This accessible guide to the development of Japan’s indigenous religion from ancient times to the present day offers an illuminating introduction to the myths, sites and rituals of kami worship, and their role in Shinto’s enduring ...
John Breen, Mark Teeuwen, 2011
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The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart
In this book, revered Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage explains the core values of Japan's unique religion, paying particular attention to its spiritual aspects, as well as exploring the very profound roots of the original Shinto of ancient ...
基央·山蔭, Paul de Leeuw, Aidan Rankin, 2006
3
A Year in the Life of a Shinto Shrine
Conversations with priests, other shrine personnel, and people attending shrine functions supplement John K. Nelson's observations of over fifty shrine rituals and festivals.
John K. Nelson, 1996
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Shinto in History: Ways of the Kami
complicated and it has proved difficult for Shinto to develop as a state religion. It was probably for this reason that the state has emphasised those elements of the Shinto state religion that can be described as the Great Way of politics and the ...
John Breen, Mark Teeuwen, 2013
5
Shinto the Kami Way
Fifteen photographs, numerous drawings and Dr. Ono's text introduce the reader to two millenia of indigenous Japanese belief in the Kami - the sacred spirits worshipped in Shinto - and in communal life, the way of the Kami.
Sokyo Ono, William Woodard, 2011
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Shinto Norito: A Book of Prayers
Shinto Norito: A Book of Prayers is the first book to present not only an English translation of ancient Shinto prayers, but also the romanized Japanese pronunciation.
‎2002
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Shinto: Origins, Rituals, Festivals, Spirits, Sacred Places
Filled with spectacular images from Japan, this thoughtful treatment of Japan's native religion and its close relationship to Buddhism traces the history of Shintoism while illuminating its most important rituals and beliefs.
C. Scott Littleton, 2002
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Shinto
This would make the defining characteristic of “Shinto” (the way of kami) a belief in, and praxis responsive to, any such presence. If a particular neoessentialist Shinto finds the emperor to have such presence, thebeliever would considerthe ...
Thomas P. Kasulis, 2004
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Essentials of Shinto: An Analytical Guide to Principal Teachings
Serves as a guide to the principal teachings of Shinto.
Stuart D. B. Picken, 1994
10
Shinto: A Celebration of Life
Shinto: A Celebration of Life, introduces a gentle but powerful and enduring spiritual pathway reconnecting humanity with 'great nature' and affirming all aspects of life.
Aidan Rankin, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHINTO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Shinto is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tama the Cat made a Shinto goddess for saving railway and local …
People offer prayers in front of photos of Tama, the popular calico cat stationmaster, at Kishi Station on the Kishigawa Line of Wakayama Electric Railway Co. in ... «Ecumenical News, Jul 15»
2
Japan isn't especially religious, but there's still plenty of religion
On a sunny Saturday just outside one of Tokyo's most famous Shinto shrines, I meet Mikiko Izumi. She's wearing a beautiful yellow kimono tied with a bright ... «PRI, Jul 15»
3
Japanese station master cat Tama given lavish send-off
Dozens of company officials and thousands of fans turned out for Tama's Shinto-style funeral on Sunday, where she was elevated to the status of a goddess. «BBC News, Jun 15»
4
Does Japan's Conservative Shinto Religion Support Gay Marriage?
By Isaac Stone FishIsaac Stone Fish is FP's Asia editor. A Mandarin speaker, he lived in China for seven years before moving to Washington, D.C. His articles ... «Foreign Policy, Jun 15»
5
Tama the cat: 3000 attend elaborate funeral for Japan's feline …
Her dedication earned Tama the posthumous status of Shinto goddess, in keeping with the indigenous Japanese religion's practice of honouring animal deities. «The Guardian, Jun 15»
6
First Non-Japanese Shinto Priest Rev. Koichi Barrish Discusses his …
Reverend Koichi Barrish, famous for being the first non-Japanese Shinto priest and ... Through the interview, Koichi Barrish and Barber discuss the Shinto gods, ... «World Religion News, Jun 15»
7
In Kyoto, foreign couples tying the knot in Shinto rites in English
KYOTO--It was just another traditional wedding ceremony at a famous Shinto shrine in Kyoto except for one odd thing--the priest was speaking in English. «Asahi Shimbun, May 15»
8
Haruhisa Handa on set of Aida at Sydney Harbour. Picture: Renee …
In 1984, Handa became chairman and spiritual leader of a Shinto-derived new religion called World Mate, reported to have more than 30,000 members — but ... «The Australian, Apr 15»
9
This Japanese festival is just like thousands of others — plus a lot of …
Before Buddhism showed up on Japanese shores, there was Shinto, the country's indigenous religion. And although most modern Japanese are not religious, ... «PRI, Apr 15»
10
Shinto priest advocates 'prayer and care' education at Kyoto nursery …
KYOTO – A Shinto priest in charge of a Kyoto nursery school is taking an unconventional approach to early education, seeking to “see what cannot be seen” in ... «The Japan Times, Feb 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Shinto [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/shinto>. Apr 2024 ».
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