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.
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.
The act of giving someone the evil eye, intentionally or unintentionally.
To cast the evil eye upon someone. A direct phrase using 邪視.
彼は邪視から身を守るために魔除けを身につけている。
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.
The witch is said to curse people with the evil eye.
Loanword from English, used in discussions of Western folklore or pop culture.
Belief in the evil eye is deep-rooted in the Mediterranean region.
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.
This pendant is believed to have the power to ward off the evil eye.
Out of envy, I accidentally gave him the evil eye.
Similar to 邪視を向ける, using 凶眼. Slightly more literary.
She cast the evil eye and cursed her enemy.