言霊

ことだま

Also written 言魂

Meanings

1. Noun mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language

Kanji

• 言 say. Read as こと.
• 霊 ghost. Read as たま.

Example sentences

• トムは、言霊を信じている。
  Tom believes that words carry a spiritual force that can alter reality.

Words containing 言霊

• 言霊信仰 (ことだましんこう) faith in the power of language
• 言霊思想 (ことだましそう) faith in the power of language

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists