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What does 神輿 (みこし, mikoshi) mean?

神輿 (みこし, mikoshi) means mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals.

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Readingみこし
Romajimikoshi
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みこし
mikoshi

mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals

  1. 1noun mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals
  2. 2noun palanquin; litter
  3. 3noun lower back; waist; hips

Also written: 御輿、神興

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