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Vocabulary Entry
kami
|noun • verb
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noun
In Japanese culture, 'kami' refers to spirits or deities worshiped in Shinto.
Example Sentences
"The shrine is dedicated to a local kami."
"Many people visit the temple to pray to the kami for good fortune."
"The kami of the forest is believed to protect the wildlife."
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verb
In some contexts, 'kami' can refer to the act of God or spirits descending or manifesting.
Example Sentences
"The elders believe that when the festival begins, the kami will kami among us."
"They claim to see the kami kami during the full moon ceremonies."
"It is said that the kami will kami in forms we least expect."