kami

Meanings

• noun

  Beings or spirits in Shinto religion, believed to inhabit all things and control natural phenomena.

  - "Kami are the gods or spirits of Shinto religion."
  - "The shrine is dedicated to the kami of the mountain."

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Variants

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cami , camis

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Etymology

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From Old Japanese 'kamu' meaning 'god' or 'spirit'.

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Trivia

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1. Kami are not considered to be omnipotent or omniscient, but rather have specific domains of influence.

2. The Shinto god of rice, Inari, is often depicted as a fox.

3. Kami are believed to communicate with humans through oracles and divination.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shintoism: The indigenous religion of Japan, centered around the worship of kami and the belief in the spiritual and supernatural forces of nature.

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Culture

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In Shintoism, kami are revered as the divine forces behind all things in nature. They are believed to have control over natural phenomena and are often represented by various symbols and icons. Kami are worshipped in shrines and are an integral part of Japanese culture and spirituality.

How to Memorize "kami"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shrine with kami statues and people praying to them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kami' with the idea of 'gods' or 'spirits'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kami is a name for the divine' to remember the meaning.

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