呪
spell · curse · charm · malediction
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
mouth + 兄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and elder brother. Elder chanting with mouth.
Symbolism
Curse, spell, magic. Represents cursing.
Anime & Manga
呪術廻戦
じゅじゅつかいせん
Jujutsu Kaisen(2018)
Author: Gege Akutami
'Curse' in the title; a dark fantasy depicting battles between curses and jujutsu sorcerers.
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Proverbs & Idioms
呪いは自分に返る
のろいはじぶんにかえる
Curses return to the sender
Wishing ill on others brings harm to yourself
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 呪 mean in Japanese?
呪 means spell, curse, charm, malediction.
How do you read 呪?
On'yomi: ジュ、シュ、シュウ、ズ (JU, SHU, SHUU, ZU). Kun'yomi: まじな.う、のろ.い、まじな.い、のろ.う (majinau, noroi, majinai, norou).
How many strokes does 呪 have?
呪 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 呪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 呪 (spell, curse, charm, malediction) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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