Malevolent Shrine in Japanese: The True Meaning of Fukuma Mizushi

Greetings, Jujutsu Kaisen fans! It’s Junko from Japan, back with an in-depth look at Ryomen Sukuna’s Domain Expansion technique, the Malevolent Shrine, or as we know it in Japanese, FUKUMA MIZUSHI.

In short, FUKUMA signifies ‘demons are lurking’ or ‘subdue demons’, and MIZUSHI refers to a Buddhism building with double doors. But, let’s dive deeper into what each Kanji symbol means!

Malevolent Shrine in Japanese: Exploring the FUKUMA MIZUSHI Meaning

Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine says FUKUMA MIZUSHI in Japanese. The term Fukuma Mizushi is complex and intriguing, just like the universe of Jujutsu Kaisen. To fully appreciate its significance, we need to understand the individual components – FUKUMA and MIZUSHI. So, let’s get started!

What Does FUKUMA Mean?

FUKU = lurk, hide and wait
MA = demon, devil, evil

Fukuma is composed of two distinct elements: FUKU, which means to “lurk, hide and wait,” and MA, representing “demon, devil, evil.”

The origin of the word Fukuma can be traced back to FUKUMADEN. DEN symbolizes “palace” or “castle”, so the whole word Fukumaden essentially depicts a place where something evil is lurking around. Quite apt for the ‘Malevolent Shrine’, don’t you think?

Unveiling the MIZUSHI Meaning

MI = prefix used for showing respect
ZUSHI = a Buddhism double-door shrine or altar

With Fukuma out of the way, let’s turn our attention to MIZUSHI. This term consists of MI, a prefix used for showing respect, and ZUSHI, referring to a Buddhism double-door shrine or altar.

ZUSHI is a sacred space in Buddhism where statues and ritual implements are enshrined. The respectful prefix MI is used to denote something valuable or someone superior.

Put together, MIZUSHI embodies a respectful reference to a significant Buddhist altar. Here’s an actual picture of a Zushi altar, a national treasure of Japan, to give you a better visual understanding.

Also, the word MIZUSHI has another meaning “women who serve in the kitchen of the noble family.” It reminds us of Uraume, an exclusive chef of Sukuna.

What Is the Hand Sign in Malevolent Shrine?

When Sukuna activates the Malevolent Shrine, he uses a Buddhist sign called ENMATEN IN.

Enmaten refers to the king of hell in Buddhism, the lord of the underworld, who is believed to judge the sins of the deceased during their lifetime. He’s often depicted riding a water buffalo. If you take a close look at the visuals of Malevolent Shrine, you’ll notice that there’re numerous water buffalo bones surrounding the building.

From this, I guess that Sukuna’s Domain Expansion draws motifs from Enmaten.

Enmaten, as the judge of the deceased, decides which world they will be reincarnated into. This can also be interpreted as Sukuna, having activated the Malevolent Shrine, holding complete control over the fate of his target.

So there you have it, the deep dive into the Fukuma Mizushi meaning that uncovers the essence of Ryomen Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine in Jujutsu Kaisen.

We’ve unraveled the lurking demons of Fukuma and respectfully opened the double doors of Mizushi.

But remember, the world of Jujutsu Kaisen is vast and filled with intriguing details waiting to be discovered. Stay tuned for our next exploration into this fascinating universe!

Sukuna and the Connection to the Kitchen

There is an intriguing observation regarding Sukuna’s techniques in “Jujutsu Kaisen,” and it’s deeply connected to the kitchen or cooking.

The evidence for this connection lies in the Japanese word “Mizushi,” which also means a nobleman’s kitchen, and Sukuna’s attacks within the story.

One of Sukuna’s attacks employs dual knives as a motif, and he also uses flames, all related to culinary themes. Furthermore, the official character book revealed Sukuna’s greatest joy is “eating.”

However, this isn’t just any ordinary dining; Sukuna indulges in eating humans as a hobby and even introduces a personal chef in the latter part of the story. These aspects further solidify the connection to the “kitchen.”

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