忌いみ言こと葉ば

noun

taboo word

A word avoided in certain situations, such as at weddings or during exams, due to superstitious or social taboos.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきでは「切きる」や「別わかれる」などの忌いみ言こと葉ばを避さける。

  At weddings, taboo words like 'cut' and 'separate' are avoided.

noun

euphemism (for a taboo word)

A word used as a substitute for a taboo word, often in ceremonial or superstitious contexts.

• 「お開ひらき」は「終おわり」の忌いみ言こと葉ばとして使つかわれる。

  'Ohiraki' is used as a euphemism for the taboo word 'owari' (end).