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mikagura

mikagura

9.9
A formal Shinto dance that priests perform at important shrine and imperial ceremonies in Japan
  • noun
  • Formal
: mikagura
  • The mikagura is characterized by its solemn and highly formalized movements.

Examples

  • During the annual festival, the priests performed the mikagura to honor the deities.

  • Scholars studied the history and significance of mikagura in Japanese imperial ceremonies.

  • The festival featured a stunning mikagura performance.

  • Wow! That mikagura was performed beautifully!

  • During the annual festival, the priests performed the mikagura to honor the deities.

  • The mikagura is characterized by its solemn and highly formalized movements.

  • Scholars studied the history and significance of mikagura in Japanese imperial ceremonies.

Synonyms

ritual dance
vsmikagura
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A dance performed during a religious or traditional ceremony

is specific to formal Shinto practice at imperial and major shrines
ritual dancing
vsmikagura
1 5.8

A dance done during religious or ceremonial events like weddings and funerals

is used mainly in formal Shinto ceremonies at imperial and major shrines
kagura
vsmikagura
1 9.9

A traditional Japanese Shinto dance performed at shrines to honor the gods

is more formal and used at imperial and major shrine ceremonies

Surface Forms

mikagura singular
mikaguras plural

Etymology

Mikagura comes from the Japanese parts mi ('august' or 'imperial') and kagura ('music and dance for the gods'). So, mikagura is the special, very formal Shinto dance performed at imperial ceremonies and major shrines.