noun
god of poverty
A folkloric deity or spirit believed to bring poverty and misfortune to a household. Often appears in stories and expressions about bad luck or financial trouble.
貧乏神が取りついたみたいに、最近お金がどんどん出ていく。
Lately money has been flowing out as if a poverty god has possessed us.
昔話には、貧
Old tales often feature stories about driving out the poverty god.