kami

/kɑːmi/ or /kɑːmiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A Shinto spirit or deity, especially one that is believed to inhabit a particular object or place

“The kami of the forest is revered by the local community.”

2. noun

A Japanese term for a type of anime or manga character with supernatural powers

“The main character in the anime series is a powerful kami.”

3. noun

A type of Japanese folk music or traditional instrument

“The kami group performed a traditional dance accompanied by the sound of the shamisen.”

Synonyms

  • deity
  • spirit
  • yōkai

Antonyms

  • materialistic
  • secular