“Exorcism” in Japanese
Short answer
Exorcism in Japanese is “調伏” (choubuku). Full meaning: exorcism; putting a deadly curse on, cursing to death.
Other ways to say “Exorcism” in Japanese
浄霊
jourei exorcism
破魔
hama exorcism
除霊
jorei exorcism
厄払い
yakuharai 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)
祓い
harai purification, exorcism
祓魔
futsuma exorcism
厄落とし
yakuotoshi escape from evil, exorcism
悪魔払い
akumabarai exorcism
悪魔調伏
akumachoubuku exorcism, praying down evil spirits
ハライ
harai purification, exorcism
バライ
barai purification, exorcism
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