This is the 5896th most frequent Japanese word.
みこ
"みこ" (miko) refers to a shrine maiden or priestess in Shinto, traditionally serving at a Japanese shrine.
The word みこ (巫女) here refers to a young female attendant or shrine maiden who performs rituals at a shrine.
巫女は神社で働いています。
The shrine maiden is working at the shrine.
In this sentence, みこ (巫女) conveys the historical role of a woman who served as a mediator to the divine in religious settings.
彼女は昔、神聖な巫女でした。
She was a sacred shrine maiden a long time ago.
Here, the word みこ (巫女) is used to describe the role of the maiden in a traditional dance performance celebrating culture and spirituality.