結界 | Japanese meaning

結界【けっかい】

Frequency rank: 1,057. – 1,058.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(fixing) boundaries for religious practicesBuddhism
prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice)Buddhism
fence between inner and outer sanctums in a templeBuddhism
short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a storearchaismsee also 帳場格子
barrier; dimensional barrier; containment zone; containment barrier; mystical barriercolloquialismesp. in games, manga, etc.

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結界【けっかい】Frequency rank: 1,057. – 1,058.
けっかい

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fixing boundaries for religious practices

This usage refers to the establishment of limits or borders that create a sacred space for rituals or worship.

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A boundary has been set up in the shrine grounds.

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The ceremony at this temple is conducted within the boundary.

prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice)

This meaning emphasizes the restrictions placed on certain elements that may disrupt the practices of Buddhism, indicating a protective measure.

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The monk has established a boundary for their training.

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Those outside the boundary must refrain from visiting.

fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple

This refers to a physical structure within temples that demarcates spaces meant for different levels of access or sanctity.

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There is a boundary between the inner and outer sanctum of the temple.

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Sacred rituals are performed within the boundary.

short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store

This usage describes a physical barrier used in commercial settings, often to delineate space and provide a sense of enclosure.

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A boundary has been set up around the reception desk of the store.

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Thanks to the boundary, customers can wait with ease.

barrier; dimensional barrier; containment zone; containment barrier; mystical barrier

This meaning encompasses both physical and metaphysical barriers that are used to contain or protect against various forces, often in a mystical or supernatural context.

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That barrier was established to prevent evil spirits.

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The ninja used a barrier to hide from the enemy's sight.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to set up a barrierbarrier of a shrineto protect the boundaryto enter the boundaryto cross the barriermeaning of the boundaryspiritual barrierrepair of the barrierto break the boundaryimportant boundaryto revolve around the barrier

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