n.(日本)神道教

Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion that focuses on the worship of kami, spirits believed to inhabit natural objects and phenomena.
释义：神道教是一种古老的日本宗教，侧重于崇拜神灵，这些神灵被认为居住在自然物体和现象中。
The torii gate, often found at the entrance of Shinto shrines, symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.
释义：鸟居，常设于神道教神社入口处，象征着从世俗到神圣的过渡。
During the Shinto ritual of misogi, participants purify themselves by standing under icy cold waterfalls, representing spiritual cleansing.
释义：在神道教的 misogi 仪式中，参与者站在冰冷的瀑布下以净化自己，象征着精神上的清洁。
Shinto weddings often take place in a shrine, where the couple is blessed by a Shinto priest and exchange nuptial cups of sake.
释义：神道教婚礼通常在神社举行，由神道教牧师为新人祝福，并交换结婚用的清酒杯。
The kami of Shinto can represent various aspects of nature, such as mountains, rivers, and even storms, reflecting the religion's deep connection to the natural world.
释义：神道教中的神灵可以代表自然界的各个方面，如山川、河流乃至风暴，反映了该宗教与自然界的深厚联系。
Offerings of food, sake, and flowers are commonly made at Shinto shrines as a sign of respect and gratitude towards the kami.
释义：向神道教神社供奉食物、清酒和鲜花是常见的做法，以此表达对神灵的尊敬和感激。
Matsuri, or festivals, play a significant role in Shinto tradition, celebrating the kami and reinforcing community bonds through shared rituals and celebrations.
释义：祭（Matsuri）在日本神道教传统中扮演重要角色，通过共同的仪式和庆祝活动来庆祝神灵并加强社区间的联系。
Purification rites, such as harae, are central to Shinto practice, aiming to remove impurities and maintain harmony between humans, kami, and nature.
释义：净化仪式，如祓（harae），是神道教实践的核心，旨在去除不洁之物，维护人类、神灵与自然之间的和谐。
The concept of "magokoro," or sincere heart, is highly valued in Shintoism, emphasizing the importance of purity of intention and sincerity in one's actions.
释义：在神道教中，“诚心”（magokoro）这一概念被高度重视，强调行动中纯粹的意图和真诚的重要性。
Many Japanese families participate in hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the New Year, to pray for health, prosperity, and good fortune in the coming year.
释义：许多日本家庭会参与初詣（hatsumode），即新年的首次参拜神社，以祈求来年的健康、繁荣和好运。