Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 年神(としがみ) in Japanese

年神, 歳神
Kana Reading
としがみ
Romaji
toshigami
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    kami celebrated at the beginning of New Year (usu. to pray for a good harvest)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    goddess of (lucky) directions


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

gods, mind, soul

On'Yomi: シン, ジン

Kun'Yomi: かみ, かん-, こう-

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JLPT 3

13 strokes

year-end, age, occasion, opportunity

On'Yomi: サイ, セイ

Kun'Yomi: とし, とせ, よわい

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

year, counter for years

On'Yomi: ネン

Kun'Yomi: とし

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10 strokes

spirit

On'Yomi: シン, ジン

Kun'Yomi: かみ, こう, たましい

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