護符

ごふ
Alternative readings: ごふう
Alternative writings: 御符, 御封
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A talisman or amulet used to ward off misfortune or illness; often a paper or wooden charm inscribed for protection.

Noun

Examples

神社で護符を授かって、玄関に貼った。

I received a talisman at the shrine and put it on the front door.

旅行の安全祈願に護符を財布に入れて持ち歩く。

I carry a talisman in my wallet for travel safety.

その護符は病気平癒を願って僧侶が書いたものだ。

That talisman was written by a monk praying for recovery from illness.

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