For the eleventh day of Lexember, I present a word for writing of prayers on sand using a finger.

Lexember 11: mikodojyu

Pronunciation

• mikodòjyu: /mi.ko.ꜜdo.dʑjɯ/
• mikodōjyu: /mi.ko.doː.dʑjɯ/
• mikodójyu: /mi.ko.ꜛdo.dʑjɯ/

Noun

mikodōjyu

1. A prayer to a spirit written in loose sand using a finger.
2. Any prayer or request to Mifúno, the desert spirit.

mikodójyu

1. A prayer or request that could have dire consequences for asking.

Verb

mikodòjyu

1. To commit suicide by asking the spirits to perform the killing.

mikodōjyu

1. To pray or request a boon from Mifúno.