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“Five hindrances” in Japanese

Short answer
五障 goshou ごしょー

Five hindrances in Japanese is “五障” (goshou). Full meaning: five hindrances (that prevent a woman from becoming a Buddha, a Brahmā, a Shakra, a devil king, or a wheel-turning king), five obstructions to women's attainment; five hindrances (that impede ascetic practices; sensory desire, ill-will, sloth and tor.

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