Mantra in Japanese
"mantra" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "mantra" and related ideas.
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spell, curse, charm, malediction
Reading: ju
8 strokes · mysterious, dark
Where it comes from
Composed of mouth and elder brother. Elder chanting with mouth.
What it carries
Curse, spell, magic. Represents cursing.
Related kanji for "mantra"
経Details →真Details →
mantra
kei · powerful
Composed of thread and phonetic. Straight thread.
mantra
shin · wisdom, peaceful
Composed of spoon, eye, and eight. Eyes discerning truth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mantra?
The most common kanji for "mantra" is 呪, read as ju. It means spell, curse, charm. Related kanji: 経 (mantra), 真 (mantra).
How many strokes does 呪 have?
呪 has 8 strokes.