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虫封じ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虫封じ.

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Entry

虫封じしふうじNounFreq #255987
1

incantation to rid a child of insects traditionally believed to cause disease; charm to cure colic, tantrums, etc.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

insect, bug, temper

6 strokesFrequency 1,351JLPT N2Grade 1

On

チュウ

Kun

むし

Nanori

seal, closing

9 strokesFrequency 1,143JLPT N2Grade 8

On

フウホウ

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