厄【やく】
Frequency rank: 9,558. – 9,575.
Alsoやく
- misfortune; bad luck; evil; disaster
- unlucky year; critical yearabbreviationsee also 厄年【やくどし】
- smallpoxarchaismsee also 疱瘡【ほうそう】
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to a general state of negative fortune or events that lead to undesirable outcomes. It can be used in various contexts where something unfortunate occurs.
Generated: This usage pertains to a specific time frame when one is expected to encounter various misfortunes or challenges. It is often used in the context of astrology or personal beliefs about luck in certain years.
Generated: This meaning refers to a specific contagious disease, historically significant and known for causing severe illness and even death. It is less commonly used in modern contexts due to smallpox being eradicated.