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Number Riddle Curse
呪い番号読み方
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Influenced by superstitions of curses, the reading of certain Japanese numbers is believed to create chaos and death. Number such as '4' (し・死)  is a reminder of death, however groupings of numbers directly inflict curses if read out loud. 
This urban legend is adapted from Ponnpokopopoponn about a riddle which is said to bring a curse to the people you know.
' 1 8 7 8 2 ' 

What does it say? 

' i ya na ya tsu ' 

In the world, there are a lot of things which mean 'i ya na ya tsu'. 

Let's multiply 'i ya na ya tsu' by two. 


Do I mean repeat the sentence?

No, no, not like that. 

Let's do it with a calculator. 


' 1 8 7 8 2 ' x 2

Do you know the answer?
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The answer is below.
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1 8 7 8 2 x 2 = 3 7 5 6 4
'ミ ナ ゴ ロ シ' 
'Mi na go ro shi ' 

Do you know what this means? 

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'Kill everyone.'


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