shingon

Shin·gon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shin-gon, sheen-]
- /ˈʃɪn gɒn, ˈʃin-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shin-gon, sheen-]
- /ˈʃɪn gɒn, ˈʃin-/

Definition of shingon word

noun shingon a Japanese form of syncretistic Buddhism founded in the 9th century by Kūkai (a.d. 774–835) and stressing the oral transmission of mystic formulas from master to disciple. 1

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Origin of shingon

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese zhēnyán truth(-speaking)

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shingon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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