This is the 4948th most frequent Japanese word.
神居
"神居" (Kamui) refers to a dwelling or presence of a god/spirit, often used in Shinto or Ainu spirituality.
In this sentence, '神居' refers to the sacred space within a shrine, emphasizing its spiritual connotation.
子供たちは、神社の神居で遊んでいました。
The children were playing in the sacred residence of the shrine.
Here, '神居' describes a place of divine or spiritual significance, further contextualized by its location in the mountains.
その男は山中の神居で瞑想を行った。
The man meditated in the divine abode within the mountains.
'神居' in this context implies a mythical or legendary dwelling associated with divinity, enhancing its mystical aspect.