CEFR C2

Amaterasu

proper noun

Meaning

The supreme sun deity in the Shinto religion, believed to be the ancestor of the Japanese Imperial family.

Examples

Temples dedicated to Amaterasu are central to Shinto worship across Japan.
The legend of Amaterasu hiding in a cave explains the natural cycle of the sun and seasons.

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Amaterasu (C2)

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːməˈtɛrəsuː/

Definition

The supreme sun deity in the Shinto religion, believed to be the ancestor of the Japanese Imperial family.

Examples

Temples dedicated to Amaterasu are central to Shinto worship across Japan.
The legend of Amaterasu hiding in a cave explains the natural cycle of the sun and seasons.
Many cultural festivals celebrate the return of Amaterasu to the heavens.

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