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[やく(厄)·はら(払)·い]
yakuharai
noun, suru verb

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[やく(厄)·ばら(払)·い]
yakubarai
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English Meaning(s) for 厄払い

noun, suru verb
  1. exorcism; ceremonial cleansing from evil influence
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Definition and Synonyms for 厄払い

Exorcise expel through adjuration or prayers
Synonyms: 修祓, 厄払い, 払い清める, 祓う, 調伏, 追い払う
Dispossession freeing from evil spirits
Synonyms: 儺, 厄払い, 厄落とし, 悪魔払い

Meanings for each kanji in 厄払い

» unlucky; misfortune; bad luck; disaster
» pay; clear out; prune; banish; dispose of

Categories 厄払い is a member of

Supernaturalism a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
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Boot Out put out or expel from a place
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