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kami

 

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Noun kami has 1 sense
  1. Kami - one the Shinto deities (including mythological beings, spirits of distinguished men, forces of nature)
    --1 is a kind of
    Japanese deity

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Kami


Definition:

Kami can refer to various meanings including a Japanese term for a god, deity, or spirit; a type of fine-quality handmade paper from Japan; and, in Shinto, the various forces of nature worshipped as spirits.

Examples:

As a Japanese term for a god, deity, or spirit:

  • Native Japanese religions believe that kami reside in objects, animals, and even people.
  • In Shintoism, kami are worshipped as the sacred spirits of nature.

As a type of fine-quality handmade paper from Japan:

  • I bought a beautiful origami book made of traditional kami.
  • The artist used kami paper to create stunning delicate landscapes.

As the various forces of nature worshipped as spirits in Shinto:

  • Some Shinto shrines are dedicated to specific kami associated with mountains or rivers.
  • During the festival, people gather to celebrate and pay respects to the kami of thunder and lightning.

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