“Shaman” in Japanese
Short answer
Shaman in Japanese is “巫覡” (fugeki). Full meaning: shaman, oracle, diviner, medium.
Other ways to say “Shaman” in Japanese
シャーマン
shaaman shaman
いたこ
itako necromancer (esp. a blind female in northeastern Honshu), medium, shaman
巫
kannagi medium, diviner, shaman, oracle
祈祷師
kitoushi medicine man, shaman, faith healer, witch doctor, exorcist
呪術師
jujutsushi witch doctor, shaman
ジャーマン
jaaman shaman
イタコ
itako necromancer (esp. a blind female in northeastern Honshu), medium, shaman
かんなぎ
kannagi medium, diviner, shaman, oracle
潮来
itako necromancer (esp. a blind female in northeastern Honshu), medium, shaman
神巫
kannagi medium, diviner, shaman, oracle
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