The Clue
A Japanese religion (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SHINTO
Tags
Notes
The answer SHINTO is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Eastern religion
Japanese faith
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The way of the gods
Japanese for "the way of the gods"
Literally, "way of the gods"
Literally, the way of the gods
Native religion of Japan
Japan's "way of the gods" religion
Definition
SHINTO as a noun:
1. the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan
2. (Shinto, Shintoism) = the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors
SHINTO as an adjective:
1. (Shinto, Shintoist, Shintoistic) = relating to or characteristic of Shintoism; "Shinto temples"