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“Sleep paralysis” in Japanese

Short answer
金縛り kanashibari かなしばり

Sleep paralysis in Japanese is “金縛り” (kanashibari). Full meaning: binding hand and foot, temporary feeling of paralysis, sleep paralysis; being tied down with money.

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