5 Letter Words Ending in J

Five letter words ending in ‘J’ are generally rare, but some examples include: fadji, hajji, mezuz, pujas, tajes and vejig. These words usually originate from other languages such as Arabic or Yiddish and have come to be commonly used among English-speaking cultures. All of these words refer to a variety of concepts, ranging from religious symbols to type of clothing. For example, a ‘mezuz’ is an ancient Hebrew prayer inscribed on a piece of parchment and placed inside the doorpost of Jewish homes; while ‘tajes’ are traditional Mexican hats made from palm leaves.