N3
めいしん (meishin)
迷信
superstition
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a belief or practice not based on reason or scientific knowledge, often leading to irrational fear or hope. Can be used in a critical or dismissive way.
📝 Example Sentences
鏡を割ると不幸になるという迷信を信じている人がいる。
Some people believe the superstition that breaking a mirror brings bad luck.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "迷信"!
黒猫が道を横切ると不吉だという_______がある。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 科学的根拠のない不確かな信じ込みは「迷信」です。
English: Uncertain beliefs without scientific basis are 'meishin' (superstitions).
English: Uncertain beliefs without scientific basis are 'meishin' (superstitions).
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