Meaning

Primary

Holiness

Alternative

Holy

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

God is holy. Everything about a holy god is full of holiness.

Reading

しんせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

村人たちは、自然に対し神聖な敬意を持っています。

The villagers have a holy respect for nature.

Kanji Composition