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noun, noun, used as a prefix

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English Meaning(s) for 忌み

noun
  1. mourning; abstinence
  2. taboo
  3. religious purification
noun, used as a prefix
  1. pure; holy

Definition and Synonyms for 忌み

Abstinence act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
Synonyms: 忌み, 忌む, 禁欲, 禁酒, 節欲
Tabu an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Synonyms: タブー, 忌み, 忌む, 禁忌, 禁物
Tabu a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
Synonyms: タブー, 忌み, 忌む, 禁忌, 禁物
Bereavement state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
Synonyms: , 喪中, 弔い, 弔う, 弔事, 弔意, , 忌み, 忌中, 忌服, 死別, 永訣, 追弔, 追悼

Meanings for each kanji in 忌み

» mourning; abhor; detestable; death anniversary

Categories 忌み is a member of

Self-Discipline the act of denying yourself
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Inhibition the quality of being inhibited
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Bias a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
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Sorrowfulness the state of being sad
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 忌み

Sample Sentences for 忌み

Today isn't my lucky day!

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