"mikoshi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mikoshis [plural], mikoshi [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 神(み)輿(こし) (mikoshi, “divine sedan”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|-}} Japanese, {{ja-r|神%輿|み%こし|divine sedan}} 神(み)輿(こし) (mikoshi, “divine sedan”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|*}} mikoshi (plural mikoshis or mikoshi)
  1. (Shinto) A raised ceremonial litter used to transport a Shinto deity between shrines. Translations (Translations): 神輿 /神舆 (shényú) (Chinese Mandarin), mikosyi (Indonesian), 神輿 (mikoshi) (alt: みこし) (Japanese)

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