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破魔矢 (はまや) — (ceremonial) arrow used to drive off evil | Kumi Dictionary

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破魔矢

破魔矢

破は魔ま矢や

(ceremonial) arrow used to drive off evil

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はまや

Noun

1.

(ceremonial) arrow used to drive off evil

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Kanji that make up this word

やぶ.る・やぶ.れる・わ.れる…(1)

rend・rip・tear・break・destroy…(2)

witch・demon・evil spirit

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