鍾しょう馗き

noun

Shōki; Zhong Kui; Plague-Queller deity

A traditional Chinese deity adopted in Japan, believed to ward off plagues and evil spirits. Often depicted as a fierce bearded figure with a sword. Commonly referenced in folklore, art, and as a protective symbol.

• 鍾しょう馗きは疫えき病びょうを追おい払はらう神かみとして信しん仰こうされている。

  Shōki is worshipped as a deity who drives away plagues.

• 京きょう都との町まち家やの屋や根ねには鍾しょう馗きの瓦かわらが置おかれていることがある。

  On the roofs of traditional Kyoto townhouses, you can sometimes find Shōki roof tiles.

noun

Shōki (WWII fighter aircraft)

Historical term for the Nakajima Ki-44 Army Type 2 single-seat fighter, officially named 鍾馗. Used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.

• 鍾しょう馗きは第だい二に次じ世せ界かい大たい戦せん中ちゅうの日本にほん陸りく軍ぐんの戦せん闘とう機きである。

  The Shōki was a fighter aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.