A folk-magic practice or spoken formula meant to bring good luck, healing, or protection; often contrasted with 呪い (のろい, curse).
My grandmother chanted a charm hoping the illness would heal.
There are several charms in this village that have been passed down since ancient times.
charm; spell; incantation · boilerplate code; magic incantation (computing)
Usually written in kana; the kanji 呪い is also used but less common.
Kanji spelling; can also be read のろい (curse), so context is needed.
Outdated kanji form; rarely used in modern Japanese.
Derived from the verb まじなう (to pray for healing or protection). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word.