noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
wiping and purifying; wiping and cleansing
Rare noun or suru-verb referring to the act of wiping something clean, often with a nuance of ritual or thorough purification. Not in everyday use; more likely found in historical, religious, or literary contexts.
古文書には、神前を拭浄する儀式の記述がある。
In old documents, there is a description of a ritual for wiping and purifying the area before the deity.
この寺では、年に一度、仏像を拭浄する行事が行われる。
At this temple, an event is held once a year to wipe and purify the Buddhist statues.