Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 言霊(ことだま) in Japanese

言霊, 言魂, こと霊
Kana Reading
ことだま
Romaji
kotodama
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    soul or power of language


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

soul, spirit

On'Yomi: コン

Kun'Yomi: たましい, たま

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JLPT 1

15 strokes

spirits, soul

On'Yomi: レイ, リョウ

Kun'Yomi: たま

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JLPT 5

7 strokes

say

On'Yomi: ゲン, ゴン

Kun'Yomi: い.う, こと

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