Translation guide
The evil eye is a supernatural belief in a malevolent glare, often cast unintentionally, that brings misfortune or injury. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific terms and cultural references.
Referring to the belief in a harmful gaze, often cast by envy or malice.
A direct term for 'evil eye' as a supernatural harmful gaze. Used in folklore and occult contexts.
He wears an amulet to protect himself from the evil eye.
Literally 'ominous eye', a synonym for evil eye, often used in literary or technical contexts.
その魔女は凶眼で人を呪うと言われている。
The witch is said to curse people with the evil eye.
Loanword from English, used in discussions of Western folklore or pop culture.
地中海地方ではイーヴィルアイの信仰が根強い。
Belief in the evil eye is deep-rooted in the Mediterranean region.
Referring to a charm or talisman that wards off the evil eye.
General term for a protective charm against evil spirits or curses, including the evil eye.
トルコでは魔除けとして青い目玉のお守りがよく使われる。
In Turkey, blue eye amulets are often used as protection against the evil eye.
Specifically a charm against the evil eye (邪視). Less common but precise.
このペンダントは邪視除けの効果があると信じられている。
This pendant is believed to have the power to ward off the evil eye.
The act of giving someone the evil eye, intentionally or unintentionally.
To cast the evil eye upon someone. A direct phrase using 邪視.
妬みから彼に邪視を向けてしまった。
Out of envy, I accidentally gave him the evil eye.
Similar to 邪視を向ける, using 凶眼. Slightly more literary.
彼女は凶眼を向けて敵を呪った。
She cast the evil eye and cursed her enemy.