Japanese symbol for “jinx”
ジンクス
ジンクス
Romaji: jinkusu
thing that brings good or bad luck; popular belief; superstition; jinx
In Japanese, jinx is ジンクス (jinkusu).
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Meanings
- n thing that brings good or bad luck; popular belief; superstition; jinx
Other Japanese words for “jinx”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 疫病神 | やくびょうがみ yakubyougami | jinx; hoodoo; pest |
| 吝嗇 | ケチ kechi | bad luck; ill omen; misfortune |
| ケチを付ける | ケチをつける kechiotsukeru | to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx |
| ケチ付ける | ケチつける kechitsukeru | to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx |
See also: Chinese symbol for “jinx”.
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