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ยันต์ yanM |
Royal Institute - 1982 | ||||
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pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | ยัน |
IPA | jan |
Royal Thai General System | yan |
[noun, Pali, Sanskrit] | |||
definition | magical design; mystical insignia | ||
notes | You can find a ยันต์ on the ceiling of a taxi cab. The driver brings the cab to be blessed at the temple, and the monk draws a ยันต์ on the ceiling above the rear view mirror. | ||
example | สักยันต์ | sakL yanM | magical or sacred tattoo |