この村では、毎年悪魔除けの儀式が行われる。
In this village, a ritual to ward off evil spirits is held every year.
Standard kanji spelling using 除け (warding off).
Common variant with よけ in kana; equally natural in everyday writing.
Compound of 悪魔 (akuma, 'demon, evil spirit') + 除け (yoke, 'warding off, protection').