迷信
meishinnoun★Intermediate
general
A belief or practice based on superstition rather than reason or evidence.
迷信を信じて、黒猫を見ると不運が訪れると思う人もいる。
Some people believe in superstitions and think that seeing a black cat brings bad luck.
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Often used to describe irrational beliefs about luck, omens, or rituals.
Collocations
迷信深いsuperstitious迷信に基づくbased on superstition
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迷信に陥るphrase
to fall into superstition
💡Pro Tip
Common Superstitions in Japan
In Japan, some common superstitions include avoiding the number 4 (associated with death) and believing in lucky charms like omamori.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoiding Misinterpretation
While '迷信' can be translated as 'superstition,' be mindful of cultural differences in what is considered superstitious.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '迷' (mei, meaning 'lost' or 'astray') and '信' (shin, meaning 'belief').
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe beliefs that lack empirical evidence, such as omens, rituals, or lucky/unlucky symbols.
Word Breakdown
迷
lost, astray
root信
belief
root和英辞典