ankh

IPA(Pronunciation)

/æŋk/

Noun

A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept. / A tau cross.

Japanese Meaning

エジプトの三音節語『ꜥnḫ』「生命」を表すヒエログリフとしての十字形で、上部に環が付いた形状をしており、しばしばお守りやチャームとして用いられる。 / タウ型の十字架

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She wore an ankh on a delicate gold chain to remind her of her heritage.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は遺産を思い出すために、生命を象徴する上部に輪が付いたT字型の十字（エジプトの象形文字）をあしらった繊細な金のチェーンのネックレスを身に着けていた。

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Sense（1）

A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.

On temple wall paintings, the ankh is often seen being carried by gods who hold it up to the nose of the pharaoh. This gesture symbolizes the offering of the "breath of life" or eternity. Sometimes the pharaoh is also depicted with a stream of water in the form of ankhs being poured over him during a purification ritual.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

A tau cross.

ankhs

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