神代

かみよ

Also written じんだい, しんだい, 神世

Meanings

1. Noun ancient time; age of the gods; mythological age
2. time before the ascension of Emperor Jimmu

Kanji

• 神 god. Read as かみ.
• 代 era. Read as よ.

Words containing 神代

• 神代七代 (かみよななよ) seven generations of (celestial) gods

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