also: みずうら
noun
hydromancy; water divination
Archaic term for a form of divination using water, likely referring to a historical Japanese practice. Not used in modern everyday language.
古い文献には「水占」という占いの記述が見られる。
Descriptions of a divination method called 'hydromancy' can be found in old documents.
The term is composed of 水 (water) and 占 (divination), literally 'water divination'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it refers to an archaic practice of foretelling by interpreting water patterns or movements.