軍神
gunshin
The Japanese phrase for "God of war" is 軍神 (gunshin).
軍神 refers to a deity who presides over war and military combat.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the kanji 軍 (gun) meaning 'army' or 'military' and 神 (shin) meaning 'god'.
How do you pronounce it?
gunshin
Did you know?
- While 'god of war' sounds purely religious, a Japanese speaker might use 軍神 to describe a professional fighter or an unbeatable player in a game to emphasize their absolute dominance.
- The title 軍神 was historically bestowed upon human generals, such as Takeda Shingen, to signify that their tactical skills were supernatural.
- In Japanese culture, the concept of a 'god of war' is often embodied by Hachiman, a syncretic deity who blends Shinto and Buddhist elements.
Examples in context
- 彼は軍神として崇められている。Kare wa gunshin to shite agamerarete iru.He is revered as a god of war.
- その神話には強力な軍神が登場する。Sono shinwa ni wa kyōryoku na gunshin ga tōjō suru.A powerful god of war appears in that myth.
- 軍神の伝説はとても古い。Gunshin no densetsu wa totemo furui.The legend of the god of war is very old.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a history book in a library.
- 美咲 Misakiこの本には軍神の物語が載っているよ。Kono hon ni wa gunshin no monogatari ga notte iru yo.This book contains a story about a god of war.
- 蓮 Ren軍神の物語は、いつも激しいね。Gunshin no monogatari wa, itsumo hageshii ne.Stories of the god of war are always intense, aren't they?
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くんは、歴史の授業が好き？Ren-kun wa, rekishi no jugyō ga suki?Ren, do you like history class?
- 蓮 Renうん、戦いの歴史は面白いよ。Un, tatakai no rekishi wa omoshiroi yo.Yeah, the history of combat is interesting.
