shinigami
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- name in kana
- しにがみ
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- death
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- Japanese religion
- {{Transliteration|ja|Ningyō jōruri}}
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() are that invite humans toward death in certain aspects of Japanese religion and culture. have been described as monsters, helpers, and creatures of darkness. are used for tales and religions in Japanese culture.
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