和魂

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Japanese

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Etymology 1

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 3
こん
Grade: S
goon kan'on

(Japan) +‎ (spirit)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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()(こん) (wakon

  1. the Japanese spirit; the attitude of the Japanese people
    Synonyms: 大和魂 (Yamatodamashii), 大和心 (Yamatogokoro)

Etymology 2

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Kanji in this term
にき
Grade: 3
たま
Grade: S
kun'yomi

(gentle; harmonious) +‎ (soul)

Noun

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(にき)(たま) (nikitama

  1. Clipping of 和御魂 (nikimitama).

Etymology 3

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Kanji in this term
にき
Grade: 3
みたま
Grade: S
kun'yomi

Noun

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(にき)(みたま) (nikimitama

  1. Alternative spelling of 和御魂