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Vocab

sacred barrier

Noun

Definitions

1. (fixing) boundaries for religious practices
2. prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice)

A term from Japanese spiritual and religious traditions referring to a barrier or boundary that blocks evil spirits or negative energy from entering a protected space. It is commonly seen in anime, manga, and games involving magic or supernatural elements.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I put salt by the entrance to set up a simple barrier.

Sentence 2

"Everything past here is inside the barrier," my grandmother told me.

Sentence 3

"Please wait outside the sacred boundary," the attendant said politely.

Sentence 4

Wait, were we standing right at the edge of the sacred boundary just now?

Sentence 5

If someone breaks the barrier, who's going to take responsibility for that?