word
Japanese
Shintoism
SHIN-toh-iz-um
ˈʃɪntoʊɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
shintoism
Dictionary meaning
The indigenous religion of Japan, focused on the worship of spirits called kami, found in nature and ancestors.
History and origin
Japanese — 'shinto' (way of the gods) + English '-ism'.
Common mispronunciations
SHIN-tuh-iz-umSHIN-toy-iz-um
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