Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 巫女(みこ) in Japanese

巫女, 神子, 巫子
Kana Reading
みこ, ふじょ
Romaji
miko, fujo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shrine maiden; virgin consecrated to a deity
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    medium; sorceress


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

gods, mind, soul

On'Yomi: シン, ジン

Kun'Yomi: かみ, かん-, こう-

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

woman, female

On'Yomi: ジョ, ニョ, ニョウ

Kun'Yomi: おんな, め

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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7 strokes

sorcerer, medium, shrine maiden

On'Yomi: フ

Kun'Yomi: みこ, かんなぎ

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10 strokes

spirit

On'Yomi: シン, ジン

Kun'Yomi: かみ, こう, たましい

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