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Ninigi

[ nee-nee-gee ]

/ niˈni gi /

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noun Japanese Legend.

the grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of Japan.

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How to use Ninigi in a sentence

After many years, Ninigi divided his kingdom between two of his sons.
Old-World Japan|Frank Rinder
I come to meet Ninigi that I may pay homage to him and be his guide.
Old-World Japan|Frank Rinder
Ninigi took to wife the daughter of a terrestrial deity, and by her had two sons, Hosuseri and Hikohohodemi.
Japan|Various
The terrestrial deity, Sarudahiko, receiving news of the approach of Ninigi and his divine retinue, came out to greet him.
Japan|Various

Uzume obeyed the commands of Ninigi, and is greatly honoured in Saruta for her courage, her mirth, and her beauty.
Old-World Japan|Frank Rinder