noun
A protective charm or amulet, often obtained from a shrine or temple, believed to ward off evil or bring good fortune. Similar to お札 (おふだ), but 護符 may emphasize the protective or magical aspect.
See also: 御札 (おふだ)
祖母はいつも護符を財布に入れている。
My grandmother always keeps a talisman in her wallet.
この護符は厄除けに効くと言われている。
This amulet is said to be effective for warding off evil.
Rarely used kanji form; 護符 is preferred.
Rarely used kanji form; 護符 is preferred.
お札 is the more common, everyday term for a paper talisman from a shrine or temple. 護符 is a slightly more formal or literary term, often implying a stronger protective or magical connotation.
Compound of 護 (go, 'protect') and 符 (fu, 'charm' or 'symbol'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in Japanese religious and folk contexts for centuries.