Japanese Kanji

ju

spell · curse · malediction

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュju
  • ONシュshu
  • ONシュウshuu
  • KUNまじな.うmajina
  • KUNのろ.いnoro
  • KUNまじないmajinai

Meaning

Spell, curse, malediction.

Stroke order for 咒

咒 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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