うじがみ
Noun
1.
patron god, tutelar deity, guardian deity, local deity
Shinto
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この地域の氏神様は、住民の安全を守っている。
The local deity of this area protects the safety of the residents.
毎年、氏神様の秋祭りには多くの人が集まる。
Every year, many people gather for the autumn festival of the local deity.
古代日本では、氏族ごとに氏神を祀り、その繁栄を祈願した。
In ancient Japan, each clan enshrined its tutelary deity and prayed for its prosperity.
初詣には、地元の氏神神社へお参りするのが一般的だ。
For the first shrine visit of the New Year, it's common to visit the local guardian deity's shrine.
氏神信仰は、地域コミュニティの結束を強める役割も果たしてきた。
The belief in local deities has also played a role in strengthening community bonds.
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