Meaning

Primary

Shinto

Alternative

Shintou

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The way/road of the god(s) is, as you can probably guess, a big Japanese religion. There's two, and I'll give you a hint, this one isn't Buddhism (that would probably have the kanji for Buddha in it, no?). So what's the other big one? It's Shinto. If you're having trouble remembering this because you've never heard of it before, skip to the reading. The reading will help.

Reading

しんとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is a bit wonky. should be no problem. on the other hand is almost the one you learned (どう) but now it's とう for some reason. Perhaps the gods took away the dakuten to make it とう, who knows. All I know is that it's best not to question said gods. If you already know of Shinto in English, though, this reading should be really easy. If you don't, perhaps you can use this reading to help you to remember Shinto the religion.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 神道の神

    shinto god

    神道の教え

    shinto teachings

    神道の神社

    shinto shrine

Context Sentences

神道には特に教えがないんですよ。

Shinto doesn't really have specific teachings.

コウイチは、ひたすら神道について語った。

Koichi just kept talking about Shinto.

どうして神道には絶対的な神がいないのですか。

Why doesn’t Shinto have an absolute God?

Kanji Composition