JMdict: 1656000
物忌み 【ものいみ】
- [n,vs,vi] purification through fasting and abstinence
- [n,vs,vi] confinement to one's house on inauspicious days to avoid misfortune (Onmyōdō practice)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 物 | Thing, Object, Matter | ブツ, モツ | もの, もの- |
| 忌 | Mourning, Abhor, Detestable, Death Anniversary | キ | い.む, い.み, い.まわしい |