noun
earth form of 'good luck' character
Refers to a variant of the kanji 吉 (good luck) written with the earth radical 土 instead of the usual 士. Used in names, calligraphy, or talismans.
このお守りには土吉の文字が使われている。
This charm uses the earth form of the 'good luck' character.
The standard 'good luck' kanji; 土吉 is a variant with the earth radical.
Compound of 土 (earth) and 吉 (good luck), referring to a specific variant of the kanji 吉.