呪い

Etymology 1
The of verb.

Noun

 * 1)  a curse
 * 2) a spell

Etymology 2
The of verb.

Noun

 * 1)  incantation, magic spell
 * 2) deception, manipulation of someone
 * 1) deception, manipulation of someone
 * 1) deception, manipulation of someone

Usage notes

 * The kanji spelling 呪い is more commonly read as noroi (“curse”) in modern Japanese. Consequently, the majinai reading is more commonly spelled in kana.
 * But when with the honorific prefix お, お呪い is always read as おまじない

Derived terms

 * : good luck charm
 * : a spellcaster; a magician