魔除け

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 魔除け, read まよけ, is an ornament or amulet intended to ward off evil or misfortune.
• Basic usage: It may be hung at an entrance or given to a traveler as an expression of the wish for safety.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An object intended to ward off evil
  • This is an ornament or amulet carried with the intention of warding off evil and wishing for safety. The examples do not assert that the object has proven supernatural power.