Etymology

spirit way

Today it means: An ornate road leading to the Chinese tomb of a major dignitary. Full definition →

Chinese 神道
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  1. Chinese · calque of神道
  2. English todayspirit way

Calque of Chinese 神道 (shéndào).

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