Definition of 鎮守 (ちんじゅ)

ちんじゅ

鎮守

ちんじゅ

chinju

noun
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local Shinto deity, tutelary god
Other readings:
鎮主【ちんじゅ】
Related Kanji
鎮 tranquilize, ancient peace-preservation centers
守 guard, protect, defend, obey
主 lord, chief, master, main thing, principal