Kokka (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the branch of Shinto recognized as the state religion of Japan.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Meiji period saw the rise of State Shinto, with the Emperor as the divine ruler of the kokka and its people.
- The state institution was created in 1868 to promote kokka ideals across Japan.
- During the pre-war period, Shinto shrines played a significant role in promoting kokka values and rituals.
- Fate and duty had become two interwoven concepts in the kokka philosophies of modern Japan.
- Despite post-war reforms, remnants of the kokka's influence on society persisted in certain cultural practices.