中臣祓なかとみのはらえ

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

• 中臣祓なかとみのはらえは、古こ代だいの大祓おおはらえの儀ぎ式しきの一ひとつとして知しられている。

  The Nakatomi no Harae is known as one of the ancient grand purification ceremonies.