勝かち虫むし

noun

dragonfly (as a symbol of victory)

Refers to the dragonfly as a lucky charm or motif associated with victory, because it only flies forward and never retreats. Often used in samurai culture and on traditional items.

See also: トンボ

• 兜かぶとの前まえ立だてに勝かち虫むしの飾かざりがついている。

  The helmet crest has a dragonfly decoration as a symbol of victory.

• 勝かち虫むしは縁えん起ぎ物ものとして刀かたなの鍔つばにも彫ほられた。

  The dragonfly was also carved on sword guards as a good-luck charm.