Back of the demon gate

Japanese: 裏鬼門 - うらきもん
Back of the demon gate
〘Noun〙 The direction of Kun (Hitsujisaru) , which is the exact opposite of the Kimon. The southwest corner. In physiognomy, it is considered an unlucky direction along with the Kimon. ※Omoto Divine Prophecy - Fire Volume (1920) by Nao Deguchi, July 1, 1902 "Even though I am a strong and rebellious person, I have made a great change of heart and have come to the realization that I will not go to this destination on my own."

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Japanese:
〘名〙 鬼門と正反対にあたる、坤(ひつじさる)の方角。南西の隅。家相では鬼門とともに不吉な方角とする。※大本神諭‐火之巻(1920)〈出口ナオ〉明治三五年旧七月一日「この我の強き、うらきもんでも、この行先は我では行かんと、大分改心が出来たから」

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