Meaning of Japanese Word "厄" (Yaku)

Kanji in this word

Related words "厄"

• 厄年 (yakudoshi)unlucky year
• 厄払い (yakubarai)exorcism
• 厄日 (yakubi)unlucky day
• 厄年 (yakudoshi)bad year
• 厄 (yaku)misfortune
• 厄介 (yakkai)troublesome, burdensome, help, care