狛犬 | Japanese meaning

狛犬【こまいぬ】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine

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狛犬【こまいぬ】
こまいぬ

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(stone) guardian lion-dogs at Shinto shrine

Refers to the traditional statues placed at the entrance of Shinto shrines, serving as protectors of the shrine and symbolizing the safeguarding of the sacred space.

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There are always guardian lion-dogs at the entrance of the shrine.

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When I was a child, I made wishes in front of the guardian lion-dogs.

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