ダイモーン

Japanese

Alternative forms

• ダイモン (daimon)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “a god, goddess, divine power, genius, guardian spirit”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [da̠imõ̞ːɴ]

Noun

ダイモーン • (daimōn) 

1. (Greek mythology) a daimon; a tutelary spirit that guides a person; a genius

Synonyms

• (Japanese mythology) 守護神(しゅごしん) (shugoshin): a tutelary deity