English–Japanese
“imperial shrine” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijingū
Example
その神宮は皇室と深い関係があります。so no jin gū wa kō shitsu to fuka i kan kei ga a ri ma su
That imperial shrine has close ties to the Imperial Family.
How to say “imperial shrine” in Japanese
“Imperial shrine” in Japanese is 神宮 (jingū).
Describes a Shinto shrine that honors a deity connected with the imperial family and holds a distinguished status.
Example sentences with 神宮
旅行中に、神宮の境内をゆっくり歩きました。ryo kō chū ni jin gū no kei dai o yu kku ri aru ki ma shi ta
During my trip, I walked slowly through the grounds of an imperial shrine.
Tips for using 神宮
- The name 熱田神宮 (Atsuta Jingū) appears in English as Atsuta Shrine, illustrating how 神宮 (jingū) in a Japanese place name is often translated as Shrine.