神避
kamusari
The phrase 'divine departure' is translated into Japanese as 神避 (kamusari).
This phrase refers to the act of a deity leaving a specific place or the withdrawal of a deity's presence.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kamusari.
Did you know?
- In Okinawa, the period of kamisari is treated like a spiritual 'off-season' where the gods are absent, making it an unlucky time to start a wedding or build a house.
- Because 神避 denotes a time of spiritual instability, some businesses in traditional regions may avoid signing contracts or opening new stores during these days.
- The phrase kamisari is so specific to Ryukyuan culture that a person from Tokyo might not recognize the word despite knowing the individual kanji for 'god' and 'avoid'.
Examples in context
- 昔々、神々の旅立ちにより、この地に平和が訪れたと伝えられています。It is said that long ago, peace came to this land with the divine departure.
- 神避の儀式を執り行う。Shinpi no gishiki o toriokonau.We will perform the ritual of the divine departure.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are visiting an ancient shrine.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、この神避の記述を読んでみて。Yota, kono kanpyo no kijutsu o yonde mite.Yota, try reading this description of the divine departure.
- 陽太 Yota神様がここを離れたということかな。Kamisama ga koko o hanareta to iu koto kana.I guess it means the deity left this place.
- 美咲 Misakiそう、神避によって静寂が訪れたのよ。So, kanpyo ni yotte seijaku ga otozureta no yo.Yes, silence arrived because of the divine departure.
- 陽太 Yotaとても神秘的な話だね。Totemo shinpiteki na hanashi da ne.It is a very mysterious story.
