Word details

言霊

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

Dictionary

Entry

言霊とだま言魂NounFreq #22805
1

mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

say, word

7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゲンゴン

Kun

い.うこと

Nanori

とき

spirits, soul

15 strokesFrequency 1,458JLPT N1Grade 8

On

レイリョウ

Kun

たま

soul, spirit

14 strokesFrequency 1,748JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コン

Kun

たましいたま

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