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Zach

神武天皇祭

Reading

Kana: じんむてんのうさい
Romaji: jinmutennousai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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Festival of Emperor Jimmu (formerly held annually on April 3rd, the supposed day of his death)

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ジン、 かみ、 かん-、 こう-
Meanings: gods, mind, soul
Readings: ブ、 ム、 たけ.し
Meanings: warrior, military, chivalry, arms
Readings: テン、 あまつ、 あめ、 あま-
Meanings: heavens, sky, imperial
Readings: コウ、 オウ
Meaning: emperor
Readings: サイ、 まつ.る、 まつ.り、 まつり
Meanings: ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship