noun
Izanagi; male creator deity in Shinto
Proper noun referring to the male deity who, together with Izanami, created the Japanese islands and various gods. Often mentioned in the context of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
See also: 伊邪那岐命
Izanagi and Izanami are a divine couple who appear in Japanese mythology.
古事記によれば、伊邪那岐は黄泉の国から逃げ帰った。
According to the Kojiki, Izanagi fled back from the land of the dead.
Katakana spelling is common in modern references, especially when emphasizing the mythological name.
Hiragana spelling; often used in explanatory or casual contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling; also encountered in historical and religious texts.
Izanami is the female counterpart and spouse of Izanagi; together they created the Japanese islands.
The name is of ancient Japanese origin, recorded in the Kojiki (712 CE). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with the mythological creator deity.