noun
curse; divine punishment; wrath of a spirit
Refers to supernatural retribution or misfortune believed to be caused by an angry spirit, god, or divine force. Often used in contexts of folklore, superstition, or metaphorically for inevitable bad consequences.
彼は先祖のたたりを信じている。
He believes in the curse of his ancestors.
そんなことをすると、たたりがあるかもしれないよ。
If you do that, you might be cursed.
Derived from the verb 祟る (たたる, 'to curse, to bring divine punishment'). The noun form たたり refers to the resulting curse or retribution. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is deeply rooted in Japanese folk belief.