パワースポット

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from power +‎ spot

Pronunciation

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  • (Tokyo) ワーット [pàwáá súpóꜜttò] (Nakadaka – [5])
  • IPA(key): [pa̠ɰᵝa̠ː sɨ̥ᵝpo̞t̚to̞]

Noun

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パワースポット (pawā supotto

  1. "power spot", location said to be flowing with mystical energy
    Synonym: エネルギースポット (enerugī supotto)

Descendants

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  • English: power spot (calque)