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Japanese
Etymology
From 鉤 (kagi, “hook”) + 十字 (jūji, “cross, crucifix”).
Pronunciation
Noun
鉤十字 • (kagijūji)
- counterclockwise swastika
Usage notes
- This refers to the proper or counterclockwise swastika, the swastika used as a Buddhist symbol. The clockwise swastika used by the former Nazi Party is usually called ハーケンクロイツ (hākenkuroitsu), from German Hakenkreuz.
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