right-facing swastika; clockwise swastika
Refers to the swastika symbol with arms pointing clockwise (right-facing). In Japanese contexts, it is often associated with Buddhist temples and maps, distinct from the Nazi symbol.
See also: 卍
On the map, a right-facing swastika is used to mark the location of temples.
このお守りには右万字の模様が入っている。
This amulet has a right-facing swastika pattern on it.
卍 is the general term for the swastika symbol, which can be either right-facing or left-facing. 右万字 specifically denotes the right-facing, clockwise variant.
Standard kanji spelling using 万字 for the swastika shape.
Uses the swastika symbol 卍; common in informal writing but may be avoided in formal contexts.
Kana spelling for the まんじ part; useful when the kanji or symbol is unavailable.
Rare variant using the left-facing swastika symbol 卐; not standard for this term.
Compound of 右 (migi, 'right') and 万字 (manji, 'swastika'), literally 'right swastika'. The term distinguishes the clockwise swastika from the counterclockwise variant (左万字).