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言霊

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言霊

とだま
言魂
Noun
Freq #22805
1

mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
15 strokes
Frequency: 1458
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

spirits
soul

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
14 strokes
Frequency: 1748
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

soul
spirit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たましい
たま
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