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呪詛 (じゅそ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
curse ; malediction ; hex
A formal or literary term for a spoken or written curse intended to bring harm. Often used in historical, fantasy, or religious contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to curse someone'.
He wrote down words to curse his enemy.
Similar words 呪のろ い 呪い is the common word for 'curse', while 呪詛 is more formal and literary, often implying a ritualistic or written curse.
呪じゅ 文もん 呪文 means 'spell' or 'incantation', the words used in magic, whereas 呪詛 is the act of cursing or the curse itself.
Etymology Compound of 呪 (ju, 'curse') and 詛 (so, 'curse'), both kanji carrying similar meanings. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in classical Japanese texts to refer to ritual cursing.
