鶴つる亀かめ鶴つる亀かめ

interjection

knock on wood; touch wood

A superstitious interjection spoken to ward off misfortune, similar to 'knock on wood' in English. Often said when hoping something bad won't happen after mentioning a positive or risky situation.

• 「今いまのところ風邪かぜを引ひいてないよ。鶴つる亀かめ鶴つる亀かめ。」

  "I haven't caught a cold so far. Knock on wood."

• 試し験けんに落おちませんように、鶴つる亀かめ鶴つる亀かめ。

  I hope I don't fail the exam — touch wood.