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守護霊 (しゅごれい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

守しゅ護ご霊れい

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Meanings

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noun

guardian spirit

A protective spirit that watches over a person, place, or group. Common in spiritual and religious contexts.

彼かれは守しゅ護ご霊れいに守まもられていると信しんじている。
He believes he is protected by a guardian spirit.

Kanji

守guard, protect, defend
護safeguard, protect
霊spirits, soul

Similar words

守しゅ護ご神しん
守護神 is a guardian deity, often with a more religious or mythological connotation, while 守護霊 is a guardian spirit, more associated with personal spiritual protection.

Etymology

Compound of 守護 (protection) and 霊 (spirit). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a modern term used in spiritual contexts.