noun
grand purification ceremony (Nakatomi family)
Archaic term for a major Shintō purification ritual (大祓) historically overseen by the Nakatomi clan. Now primarily encountered in historical or religious contexts.
See also: 大祓
中臣祓は、古代の大祓の儀式の一つとして知られている。
The Nakatomi no Harae is known as one of the ancient grand purification ceremonies.
大祓 is the general term for the grand purification ceremony, while 中臣祓 specifically refers to the version overseen by the Nakatomi family.
From 中臣 (Nakatomi, a powerful ancient clan) + 祓 (purification ritual). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term reflects the clan's role in Shintō rites.