The Origin of God in Kanji Symbol
The character for “god” is a combination of the kanji Symbol “示”, which represents the shape of an altar for ancestral worship, and “申”, which depicts the shape of an outstretched bolt of lightning.
◆神
Hiragana Reading (Onyomi): Shin, Jin
Hiragana Reading (Kunyomi): Kami, Kan, Kou
Stroke order of the Kanji Symbol for God
The first stroke of the “ネ” in “神” should be written slightly to the right, and the second stroke should be written slightly up to the right.
For “申” on the right side, squish the vertical stroke of “日” inward, and finish the ninth and final stroke straight down.
God in Kanji written with a Japanese brush
Kanji Compound Words Containing ‘神’ (God)
◆武神【Bushin】
Hiragana Reading: ぶしん
Meaning: God presiding over martial arts and protecting martial fortune.
◆禍神【Magakami】
Hiragana Reading: まがかみ
Meaning: A god that brings disaster; an evil god.
◆枕神【Makuragami】
Hiragana Reading: まくらがみ
Meaning: God who appears in dreams, conveying divine messages.
◆魔神【Majin】
Hiragana Reading: まじん
Meaning: A god that causes disaster; a demonic god.
◆神酒【Miki】
Hiragana Reading: みき
Meaning: A fine name for sake; sake offered to gods.
◆神巫【Ichiko】
Hiragana Reading: いちこ
Meaning: A woman whose profession involves dancing Kagura, performing prayers and divination, and conveying divine messages.
◆神輿【Mikoshi】
Hiragana Reading: みこし
Meaning: A palanquin believed to carry a deity’s spirit.
◆犬神【Inugami】
Hiragana Reading: いぬがみ
Meaning: An animal spirit that possesses and harms humans.
◆産神【Ubugami】
Hiragana Reading: うぶがみ
Meaning: A god that protects pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns, believed to oversee childbirth.
◆鬼神【Onigami】
Hiragana Reading: おにがみ
Meaning: A fierce and terrifying god.
◆祖神【Oyagami】
Hiragana Reading: おやがみ
Meaning: Ancestor god; family god.
◆神楽【Kagura】
Hiragana Reading: かぐら
Meaning: Dance music performed for the gods.
◆神風【Kamikaze】
Hiragana Reading: かみかぜ
Meaning: Divine wind; refers both to a historic typhoon that repelled Mongol invasions and to the WWII Japanese suicide pilots.
◆神国【Kamiguni】
Hiragana Reading: かみぐに
Meaning: Country ruled by gods.
◆神業【Kamiwaza】
Hiragana Reading: かみわざ
Meaning: Divine act or superhuman feat.
◆神柄【Kamugara】
Hiragana Reading: かむから
Meaning: The character or dignity of a god.
◆式神【Shikigami】
Hiragana Reading: しきがみ
Meaning: Spirit beings employed by Onmyoji in Yin-Yang divination, which can take various forms to monitor human behavior.
◆四神【Shijin】
Hiragana Reading: しじん
Meaning: Four gods presiding over the cardinal directions – Azure Dragon (East), White Tiger (West), Vermilion Bird (South), Black Tortoise (North).
◆神威【Shini】
Hiragana Reading: しんい
Meaning: Divine power or majesty.
◆神剣【Shinken】
Hiragana Reading: しんけん
Meaning: Sacred sword given by gods; includes famous swords like Ama-no-Murakumo and Kusanagi.
◆神事【Shinji】
Hiragana Reading: しんじ
Meaning: Rituals or ceremonies for gods.
◆神髄【Shinzui】
Hiragana Reading: しんずい
Meaning: Essence or core of something.
◆神水【Jinsui】
Hiragana Reading: じんすい
Meaning: Water offered before gods; miraculous water; sacred water.
◆神通【Jinzū】
Hiragana Reading: じんずう
Meaning: Mysterious and immeasurable power.
◆神聖【Shinsei】
Hiragana Reading: しんせい
Meaning: Sacredness; purity without contamination.
◆神速【Shinsoku】
Hiragana Reading: しんそく
Meaning: Godlike speed; unimaginably fast.
◆神童【Shindō】
Hiragana Reading: しんどう
Meaning: Child prodigy.
◆神秘【Shinpi】
Hiragana Reading: しんぴ
Meaning: Mystery; something incomprehensible by human intellect.
Four-Character Kanji Phrases Containing ‘神’ (God)
◆怪力乱神【Kairikiranshin】
Hiragana Reading: かいりきらんしん
Meaning: Mysterious entities, phenomena, or events that transcend human understanding.
◆鬼出神行【Kishutshinkou】
Hiragana Reading: きしゅつしんこう
Meaning: To appear and disappear suddenly and unexpectedly as if by magic.
◆鬼斧神工【Kifushinkou】
Hiragana Reading: きふしんこう
Meaning: A work of art that is extremely detailed and demonstrates the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
◆神会黙契【Shinkaimokkei】
Hiragana Reading: しんかいもくけい
Meaning: Mutual understanding without the need for words.
◆神機妙道【Shinkimyoudou】
Hiragana Reading: しんきみょうどう
Meaning: An exceptionally clever strategy or tactic, as if orchestrated by a deity.
◆神工鬼斧【Shinkoukifu】
Hiragana Reading: しんこうきふ
Meaning: A work of art that is extremely detailed and demonstrates the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
◆神佑天助【Shinyuutenjo】
Hiragana Reading: しんゆうてんじょ
Meaning: Assistance or blessings from heaven or gods.
◆精神一到【Seishinittou】
Hiragana Reading: せいしんいっとう
Meaning: If one focuses their spirit and dedicates themselves, even the most challenging tasks can be accomplished.
◆天地神明【Tenchishinmei】
Hiragana Reading: てんちしんめい
Meaning: The workings of numerous gods of heaven and earth.
Conclution
The kanji character for ‘神’ holds profound historical and cultural significance.
Learning about its origins, its meaning in modern times, and the proper way to write it is a crucial step towards a deeper understanding of the Japanese language and culture.
This character is more than just a symbol; it represents the essence, philosophy, and religious values of Japan.
By mastering the correct way to write it, one can show respect for its meaning and the cultural background of Japan.
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