呪
spell · curse · charm · malediction
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and elder brother. Elder chanting with mouth.
Symbolism
Curse, spell, magic. Represents cursing.
Component Breakdown
mouth + 兄
Words & Expressions
Words written with 呪
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
Anime & Manga
呪術廻戦
Jujutsu Kaisen
'Curse' in the title; a dark fantasy depicting battles between curses and jujutsu sorcerers.
コープスパーティー Tortured Souls -暴虐された魂の呪叫-
Corpse Party
A well-known work with 呪 in its Japanese title.
聖剣使いの禁呪詠唱＜ワールドブレイク＞
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman
A well-known work with 呪 in its Japanese title.
七つの大罪 光に呪われし者たち
The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light
A well-known work with 呪 in its Japanese title.
呪術廻戦≡
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo
A well-known work with 呪 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
呪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spell, curse, charm, malediction. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.