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Ninigi

Ninigi

9.9
The grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu who comes down from heaven to rule Japan and is ancestor of emperors
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Ninigi
  • The imperial family of Japan is traditionally said to be descended from Ninigi.

Examples

  • According to Shinto beliefs, Ninigi received the sacred regalia from Amaterasu.

  • Many legends describe how Ninigi descended from heaven to rule over Japan.

  • Ninigi is a legendary figure.

  • Don't forget the story of Ninigi when studying Japanese mythology!

  • According to Shinto beliefs, Ninigi received the sacred regalia from Amaterasu.

  • Many legends describe how Ninigi descended from heaven to rule over Japan.

  • The imperial family of Japan is traditionally said to be descended from Ninigi.

Synonyms

Ninigino-Mikoto
vsNinigi
  • Literature
9.9

A legendary first ruler of Japan who is the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu

focuses on ancestral lineage rather than only being the first ruler
Ninigi-no-Mikoto
vsNinigi
  • Literature
9.9

A grandson of the sun goddess in Japanese myth who is first sent from heaven to rule Japan

is regarded mainly as the ancestral founder rather than a divinely sent ruler

Surface Forms

Ninigi main

Etymology

The word Ninigi, often given as Ninigi-no-Mikoto, comes from old Japanese words that suggest a 'jewel' and a 'sacred staff'. That's why he is pictured as a precious figure sent from the sun goddess and remembered as the first ruler and ancestor of Japan's emperors.