神降ろし

かみおろし

Also written 神降

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive invoking a deity during a festival held in that deity's honor
2. medium's invocation of a deity to take possession of her (to receive his divine message or revelation) See also: 巫女 (みこ).

Kanji

• 神 god. Read as かみ.
• 降 descend. Read as おろす.

Word lists

• Shinto

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