He offered a prayer to God.
noun, used as a prefix, na-adjective
god-tier; incredible; amazing
Slang prefix or na-adjective used to describe something as exceptionally good or impressive. Often seen in compounds like 神対応 (god-tier response).
See also: 神対応
あの店のサービスは神だ。
That shop's service is god-tier.
神対応に感動した。
I was moved by the incredible response.
noun
Archaic honorific term for the Emperor of Japan, reflecting the historical belief in the emperor's divine status.
古くは、天皇を神と称えることがあった。
In ancient times, the Emperor was sometimes revered as a god.
noun
Archaic meaning; thunder was historically personified or seen as a divine phenomenon. Not used in modern Japanese.
昔の人は雷を神の怒りと考えた。
People long ago considered thunder to be the anger of the gods.
More personal and reverent term for a god, often used in prayer or when referring to a specific deity with affection.
Refers to Buddha or a deceased person; used in a Buddhist context, contrasting with the Shinto or general divine connotation of 神.
The origin is uncertain, but it may be related to an ancient word meaning 'above' or 'high', reflecting the elevated status of divine beings.