Ninigi

[ nee-nee-gee ]

/ niˈni gi /

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the grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of Japan.

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

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