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“The eight precepts” in Japanese

Short answer
八戒 hakkai はっかい

The eight precepts in Japanese is “八戒” (hakkai). Full meaning: the eight precepts (the five precepts with the addition of prohibitions against lying in a luxurious bed, self-decoration, song and dance, and eating after noon).

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