JLPT N1 Advanced
縁起
Luck, omen, or the origin of a temple.
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1 Noun
Omen / Luck
Refers to an omen, sign, or the superstitious quality believed to influence future fortune.
Example
茶柱 が 立つ と 、 縁起 が いい と 言わ れて い ます 。
They say it's a good omen when a tea stalk stands upright in your cup.
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2 Noun
Origin / History
The historical record or founding legend of a religious institution, such as a temple or shrine.
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