hachiman

[hɐt͡ɕiːman]

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese Shinto god of war and agriculture, and a deity worshipped by the samurai class, especially the Minamoto clan.

“The shrine dedicated to Hachiman, a revered Shinto deity, attracts thousands of visitors each year.”

Synonyms

  • Shinto deity
  • war god

Antonyms

  • deity of harmony
  • peace god