Associations to the word «Hachiman»

Wiktionary

HACHIMAN, proper noun. (mythology) (Shinto) (Buddhist) the Japanese god of archery and tutelary deity of samurai

Dictionary definition

HACHIMAN, noun. A Shinto god of war.

Wise words

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