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呪具 (じゅぐ, jugu) Japanese meaning: charm | Kotomora

呪じゅ具ぐ

じゅ

ぐ

Meanings

1

charm; magical tool

Refers to an object used in magic or sorcery, such as a talisman, amulet, or ritual implement. Often appears in fantasy or occult contexts.

その魔ま女じょは古ふるい呪じゅ具ぐを使つかって呪じゅ文もんを唱となえた。
The witch chanted a spell using an old magical tool.

Kanji

呪spell, curse, charm
具tool, utensil, means

Related words

呪じゅ文もん
呪文 refers to a spoken spell or incantation, while 呪具 is a physical object used in magic.
お守まもり
お守り is a common protective charm or amulet from Shinto or Buddhist traditions, whereas 呪具 has a broader, more occult or fantasy connotation.

Etymology

Compound of 呪 (ju, 'curse, spell') and 具 (gu, 'tool, implement'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern Japanese for magical implements.

この呪じゅ具ぐは持もち主ぬしに幸こう運うんをもたらすと言いわれている。

This charm is said to bring good luck to its owner.