This is the 4286th most frequent Japanese word.
八幡
"八幡" (Hachiman) refers to a Shinto deity of war, archery, and the protection of warriors.
八幡 is used here as part of '八幡神社,' referring to a specific shrine named after a deity associated with protection and warriors.
八幡神社は私たちの町にあります。
The Hachiman Shrine is located in our town.
八幡 is used here as part of '八幡山,' denoting a geographic location that uses the name.
私は八幡山を訪れました。
I visited Hachiman Mountain.
八幡 is used here as '八幡様,' denoting the reverential term for the deity Hachiman, showing its cultural and religious relevance.