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| สักยันต์ sakL yanM | ![]() |
| pronunciation guide | |
| Phonemic Thai | สัก-ยัน |
| IPA | sàk jan |
| Royal Thai General System | sak yan |
| [noun] | |||
| definition | magical or sacred tattoo | ||
| notes | Traditionally, สักยันต์ are thought to protect the bearer from various kinds of harm such as knives, swords and bullets. They also demand rigid adherence to taboos regarding diet and behavior. | ||
| components | สัก ![]() | sakL | to tattoo |
| ยันต์ | yanM | magical design; mystical insignia | |
| related word | สักลาย![]() | sakL laaiM | secular tattoo; fashionable tattoo |

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