English–Japanese
“shrine maiden” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimiko
Example
神社の巫女がお守りを並べています。jin ja no miko ga o mamo ri o nara be te i ma su
The shrine maiden is arranging good luck charms.
How to say “shrine maiden” in Japanese
“Shrine maiden” in Japanese is 巫女 (miko).
Centers on a woman who serves at a Shinto shrine by assisting with rituals and welcoming visitors.
Example sentences with 巫女
祭りの日には、巫女が参拝者の前で鈴を鳴らします。matsu ri no hi ni wa miko ga san pai sha no mae de suzu o na ra shi ma su
On the day of the festival, the shrine maiden rings a bell in front of the visitors.
Tips for using 巫女
- In English, shrine maiden is a common translation of miko, but maiden here does not by itself mean that the woman is unmarried.