Japanese symbol for “exorcism”
祓魔
ふつま
Romaji: futsuma
exorcism
In Japanese, exorcism is 祓魔, read ふつま (futsuma).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n exorcism (Christn)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “exorcism”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 祈祷 | きとう kitou | exorcism |
| 厄払い | やくばらい yakubarai | exorcism; ceremonial cleansing from evil influence |
| 調伏 | ちょうぶく choubuku | exorcism |
| 祓い | はらい harai | purification; exorcism |
| 厄落とし | やくおとし yakuotoshi | escape from evil; exorcism |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 祓い | はらい harai | purification; exorcism |
| お祓い | おはらい oharai | exorcism rite; purification |
| 祓う | はらう harau | to exorcise; to cleanse; to purify |
| 大祓 | おおはらえ ooharae | great purification; purification rite performed twice a year, before daijōsai and after major disasters |
| 祓戸 | はらえど haraedo | site of purification rituals; place of harae |
| 悪魔 | あくま akuma | devil; demon; fiend |
| 魔法 | まほう mahou | magic; witchcraft; sorcery |
| 邪魔 | じゃま jama | hindrance; obstacle; nuisance |
See also: Chinese symbol for “exorcism”.
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