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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 |