Japanese

うらないし
Meaning: fortune teller; diviner
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

占
い
師

Example sentences

She had her future told by a famous fortune teller.
占い師は水晶の玉をのぞき込んで、未来を予言した。
The fortune teller looked into the crystal ball and predicted the future.
占い師は私の悩みをずばりと指摘した。
The fortune teller pointed out my worries decisively.
占い師は彼の天中殺の時期を警告した
The fortune teller warned him about his unlucky period.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who practices divination as a profession.

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