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The character 祓 is a phono-semantic compound combining the spirit/altar radical 礻, which evokes religious ceremonies and the supernatural, with the phonetic element 犮. It refers primarily to ancient purification rituals for expelling evil spirits, bad luck, and ritual pollution, often conducted near water during festivals to wash away inauspicious influences and ensure spiritual cleanliness. Found in literary and historical contexts for exorcism and spiritual purification, 祓 has no distinct traditional or simplified variant.
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