邪気

Etymology 1
From. The was simplified to  in Japan.

Noun

 * 1) An evil or malevolent spirit.
 * 2) An illness or disease.

Etymology 2
→

Shift in reading of from go'on ke to kan'on ki.

Noun

 * 1) A bad nature or disposition that could cause disease.
 * 2) Malice, maliciousness, a menace, ill will.
 * 3) An evil or malevolent spirit.
 * 4) An evil aura or chi emitted from an evil spirit.
 * 5) A cold, an illness.

Etymology 3
→

Shift in reading of from go'on ja to non-affricated za.

Noun

 * 1) An evil or malevolent spirit.
 * 2) A curse.