noun
charm; incantation; spell; magic formula
Refers to a magical incantation or spell, often in fantasy or occult contexts. Can be used for both spoken charms and written magical formulas.
魔法使いは禁呪を唱えて敵を封印した。
The wizard chanted a spell and sealed the enemy.
その古文書には強力な禁呪が記されていた。
A powerful magic formula was written in that ancient manuscript.