Shrine in Japanese
"shrine" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shrine". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
company, firm, office, association, shrine
Reading: sha
7 strokes · nature, spiritual
Where it comes from
Composed of '示' (divine) and '土' (earth). Place enshrining local deity.
What it carries
Shrine, company, society. Central concept in Japanese community consciousness.
Related kanji for "shrine"
宮Details →神Details →
shrine
kyuu · elegant, spiritual
Composed of roof and backbone. Building with two rooms.
shrine
shin · mysterious, powerful
Composed of altar and lightning. Sacredness of lightning striking altar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shrine?
The most common kanji for "shrine" is 社, read as sha. It means company, firm, office. Related kanji: 宮 (shrine), 神 (shrine).
How many strokes does 社 have?
社 has 7 strokes.