祟る | Japanese meaning

祟る【たたる】

Frequency rank: 19,384. – 19,468.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb

to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to torment
to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome

Forms

祟る【たたる】Frequency rank: 19,384. – 19,468.
たたるFrequency rank: 38,257. – 38,767.

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to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to torment

This meaning refers to the act of invoking a curse or spell that causes harm or distress, often in a supernatural context. It can also imply haunting or tormenting someone psychologically or emotionally.

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He said he was cursed at the old shrine.

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It is rumored that the house is haunted by evil spirits.

to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome

This meaning emphasizes the negative consequences that come from one's actions or decisions, highlighting a cause-and-effect relationship.

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His irresponsible actions led to bad consequences.

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His lack of proper preparation brought about a negative outcome for his plan.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to curse/haunt someoneto suffer from a cursedivine curseto fear a curseominous curseto be cursed/hauntedたたりがみ祟り神cursing godto encounter a curseto be tormented by evil spiritsto bring about a bad result

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