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Japanese

じゅもん
Meaning: spell; incantation; chant
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

魔法使いは不思議な呪文を唱えた。
The wizard chanted a mysterious spell.
魔術師が長い呪文を詠唱している。
The mage is chanting a long spell.
古い魔導書を開くと、古代の呪文が現れた。
When I opened the old grimoire, an ancient spell appeared.
魔導士は、村を守るために毎晩呪文を唱えた。
The mage recited spells every night to protect the village.
陰陽師は呪文の最後に「急々如律令」と唱えた。
The ritual specialist recited the formula at the end of the incantation.

Usage Notes

Refers to words believed to have magical powers when spoken.

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