{ } n. [ Through French fr. Pr. mascot a little sorcerer or magician, mascotto witchcraft, sorcery. ] 1. A person who is supposed to bring good luck to the household to which he or she belongs. [ 1913 Webster ]
2.Hence: Anything that brings good luck; especially, an animal kept by a group, as a sports team, to serve as a symbol and to bring luck. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
[yuru kyara](n) (See キャラクター, 緩い・1) (weak) mascot character (e.g. devised for PR purposes by local government, government departments, etc.)[Add to Longdo]