This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

巫女

神子、 巫子

Readings

Kana: みこ、ふじょ
Romaji: miko, fujo
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines

(Shinto term)
2

medium; sorceress; shamaness

Kanji

Readings: フ、 みこ、 かんなぎ
Meanings: sorcerer, medium, shrine maiden
Readings: ジョ、 ニョ、 ニョウ、 おんな、 め
Meanings: woman, female
Readings: シン、 ジン、 かみ、 かん-、 こう-
Meanings: gods, mind, soul
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac