English–Japanese

“curse” in Japanese

Japanese

Also呪う (norou)

Pronunciation

Romajinoroi

Example

物語の王子は呪いを解きました。monogatari no ō ji wa noro i o to ki ma shi ta

The prince in the story broke the curse.

Illustration for 呪い (curse)

How to say “curse” in Japanese

“Curse” in Japanese is 呪い (noroi).

Describes a supernatural force or act believed to place lasting harm on a person or thing.

Full entry for 呪い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 呪い

村人たちは森の呪いを恐れています。mura bito ta chi wa mori no noro i o oso re te i ma su

The villagers fear the curse in the forest.

Tips for using 呪い

  • The English word curse also means a swear word, but 呪い (noroi) normally refers to supernatural harm rather than profanity.

Other Japanese words for “curse”

彼は敵を呪います。kare wa teki o noro i ma su

He curses his enemy.

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