神聖
しんせい
shinsei
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
神聖 (しんせい (shinsei)) means "Holiness". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Holiness
Also : Dignity · Sanctity · Sacredness
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Example Sentences
その建築物は国民にとって神聖な象徴となっている。
そのけんちくぶつはこくみんにとってしんせいなしょうちょうとなっている。
The building has become a sacred symbol for the people.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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