虫封じ

Reading

Kana: むしふうじ

Romaji: mushifuuji

Definition

noun

1

incantation to rid a child of insects traditionally believed to cause disease; charm to cure colic, tantrums, etc.

Kanji

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper

封

Readings: フウ、 ホウ

Meanings: seal, closing