呪
呪·curse
- On-yomi
- ジュ
- Kun-yomi
- のろ(う)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 呪い | のろい | a curse |
| 呪う | のろう | to curse |
| 呪文 | じゅもん | spell, incantation |
| 呪縛 | じゅばく | a binding spell, a hold over someone |
Example sentences
魔法使いが呪文を唱えた。
まほうつかいがじゅもんをとなえた。
The wizard chanted a spell.
人を呪えば自分に返ってくる。
ひとをのろえばじぶんにかえってくる。
Curse someone and it comes back to you.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 呪い is のろい (a curse); 鈍い is also のろい but means 'slow'.
- In compounds 呪 is ジュ (呪文 じゅもん), not のろ.
Memory aid
Picture it
A mouth 口 beside 兄 (elder brother) — words spoken over someone by one who has power over them.
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