ishime

/iɕime/

Definitions

1. noun

In Shinto, the concept of guilt or sin, often translated as ‘guilt’ or ‗sin’; a state of being in which one has committed a grave offense or transgression, and is seeking forgiveness.

“The priest sought to cleanse the believer of their ishime through a series of rituals and prayers.”

Synonyms

  • guilt
  • sin

Antonyms

  • innocence
  • virtue