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Meaning of 憑坐(よりまし) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

憑坐, 寄坐, 尸童, 憑子
Kana Reading
よりまし
Romaji
yorimashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    child or doll used as a vessel for a spirit invoked by a shaman or miko

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