fetish

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

Something which is believed to possess, contain, or cause spiritual or magical powers; an amulet or a talisman.

Japanese Meaning

魔法や霊的な力を宿ると信じられている物体 / お守りや護符、タリスマンとして扱われる対象

The villagers treated the carved small statue as a fetish, believing it protected them from misfortune.

村人たちは彫られた小さな像をお守りとして扱い、それが不運から守ってくれると信じていた。

Sense（1）

Something which is believed to possess, contain, or cause spiritual or magical powers; an amulet or a talisman.

The idols and fetishes were being dressed up and whitewashed, receiving sacrifices.

Sense（2）

I know a guy who has a foot fetish.

Sense（3）

An irrational, or abnormal fixation or preoccupation; an obsession.

a fetish for deficit reduction

fetishes

（ plural ）