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“Ceremonial cleansing from evil influence” in Japanese

Short answer
厄払い yakuharai やくはらい

Ceremonial cleansing from evil influence in Japanese is “厄払い” (yakuharai). Full meaning: exorcism, ceremonial cleansing from evil influence; exorcism performed door to door, in exchange for beans and money (on the night of New Year's Eve or Setsubun).

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