三種の神器

さんしゅのじんぎ

Meanings

1. Expression, Noun the Three Sacred Treasures (Mirror, Sword and Jewels); three sacred emblems of sovereign rule; the three divine symbols of the Japanese imperial throne
2. (set of) three status symbols; three necessities

Kanji

• 三 three. Read as サン.
• 種 kind. Read as シュ.
• 神 god. Read as シン.
• 器 device. Read as キ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists