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Shuha

Shuha

9.9
Describes Shinto groups that are not part of the official state religion
  • adjective
  • Specialized
: shuha
  • The ceremony followed traditional Shuha practices rather than official state rituals.

Examples

  • Many Shuha practices emphasize harmony with nature.

  • Scholars often compare the beliefs of Shuha groups to those of Kokka Shinto.

  • Many local shrines in Japan are classified as part of Shuha sects.

  • The Shuha traditions are fascinating to explore.

  • Many local shrines in Japan are classified as part of Shuha sects.

  • Scholars often compare the beliefs of Shuha groups to those of Kokka Shinto.

  • The ceremony followed traditional Shuha practices rather than official state rituals.

Compounds

Shuha Shinto
  • Specialized
9.9

Groups of Shinto believers in Japan that focus on local and personal practices

Surface Forms

Shuha positive

Etymology

Shuha comes from Japanese parts shu meaning 'sect' or 'school' and ha meaning 'group' or 'faction'. So Shuha is used for Shinto religious groups that are not the official Kokka Shinto, which is why it describes those non-state sects.