also: じん
noun
Refers to the human spirit, psyche, or mental state, often in philosophical, psychological, or literary contexts. Not the common word for 'god'.
彼の神は深く傷ついていた。
His spirit was deeply wounded.
神と肉体の調和が大切だ。
Harmony between mind and body is important.
noun
A god or deity, especially in a monotheistic or abstract sense. The cross-reference to 神 (かみ) suggests this is a more formal or Sino-Japanese term for 'god', distinct from the native Shinto kami.
See also: 神 (かみ)
彼は神の存在を信じている。
He believes in the existence of God.
ギリシャ神話には多く
Many gods appear in Greek mythology.
かみ is the native Japanese word for Shinto gods or spirits, often used in traditional contexts. しん is a Sino-Japanese term used more abstractly or in monotheistic contexts.
Sino-Japanese reading of 神. The character originally depicted a ritual object or altar, later extended to mean 'god' or 'spirit'. The reading しん is the standard on'yomi; じん is a less common variant.