noun
exorcism; subduing demons
Refers to the act of driving out or controlling evil spirits, often through Buddhist prayers or rituals.
僧侶が悪魔調伏の祈りを捧げた。
The monk offered a prayer for subduing demons.
この寺では年に一度、悪魔調伏の儀式が行われる。
At this temple, a ritual for exorcising demons is held once a year.
Compound of 悪魔 (akuma, 'demon') and 調伏 (chōbuku, 'subduing, exorcism'). 調伏 is a Buddhist term derived from Sanskrit abhicāraka, referring to the subjugation of evil forces through ritual power.