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邪視 (じゃし, jashi) Japanese meaning: evil eye | Kotomora

邪じゃ視し

じゃ

し

Meanings

1

Refers to the superstitious belief in a malevolent glare that can cause harm or misfortune. Often used in folklore or metaphorical contexts.

彼かれは邪じゃ視しを信しんじている。
He believes in the evil eye.

Kanji

邪wicked, injustice, wrong
視inspection, regard as, see

Etymology

Compound of 邪 (ja, 'wicked') and 視 (shi, 'sight, gaze'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term directly conveys the concept of a harmful look.