köken: From Middle French crique, from Old French crique, from Old Norse kriki (“cove, bight”), from Proto-Germanic *krikkiz (“nook, corner”), related to *krōkaz (“something bent”). Related to English creek, Old Norse kríkr (“bend, bay”). Probably also related to Old Norse krókr (“hook”).
Used to express surprise or frustration: oh my God; good Lord
köken: Clipping of 南(な)無(む)三(さん)宝(ぽう) (namu sanpō) (“take refuge in the Triple Gem [of Buddhism]”, literally “a bow; salutations; homage to the three precious jewels; things; treasures”)