- hossu; (ceremonial) fly whisk; horse tail whiskBuddhism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- (ceremonial) fly whisk
- horse tail whisk
This refers to a traditional tool used in various ceremonies, especially in Buddhist practices, often to sweep away impurities or as a symbol of spiritual purity.
I wave the fly whisk in front of the Buddha.
I use the fly whisk to show my respect.
This meaning describes an implement made from horse hair, traditionally used for brushing or swatting away insects, especially in historical contexts.
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ほっす払子をもつ持つto hold a fly whiskほっす払子をふる振るto wave a fly whiskほっす払子のぎしき儀式ceremony with a fly whiskほっす払子をつかう使うto use a fly whiskぶっきょう仏教のほっす払子Buddhist fly whiskぎしきてき儀式的ほっす払子ceremonial fly whiskほっす払子をつかった使ったおしえ教えteachings accompanied by a fly whiskでんとうてき伝統的なほっす払子traditional fly whiskほっす払子をふりおろす振り下ろすto bring down a fly whiskほっす払子をきよめる清めるto purify a fly whisk
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