common, low-grade katsuobushi
A type of dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi) that is less refined and more affordable than the higher-grade 本節 (honbushi). Used in everyday cooking.
Arabushi is convenient for making stock and is often used at home.
bamboo rod used in imperial exorcism ceremonies
Only with reading あらよ
A specialized ritual implement used in traditional imperial exorcism rites (大祓, ōharae). Rarely encountered outside historical or ceremonial contexts.
In the ōharae ceremony, a bamboo rod called arabushi was used.