Divine in Japanese
"divine" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "divine". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
god, divine, spirit
Reading: shin
9 strokes · mysterious, powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of altar and lightning. Sacredness of lightning striking altar.
What it carries
Divinity, spirit, supernatural being. Represents Japan's eight million gods and spiritual world.
Related kanji for "divine"
divine
sei · wisdom, spiritual
Composed of ear, mouth, and king. King who hears and speaks.
divine
rei · mysterious, spiritual
Combines 'rain' (雨) with 'shaman' (巫), representing priestesses with divine power to bring rain. Means soul and spirit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for divine?
The most common kanji for "divine" is 神, read as shin. It means god, divine, spirit. Related kanji: 聖 (divine), 霊 (divine).
How many strokes does 神 have?
神 has 9 strokes.