破は戒かい

noun

breaking a religious commandment; violation of Buddhist precepts

Primarily refers to the violation of Buddhist monastic rules or religious vows. Can also be used more broadly for breaking any religious commandment. Often appears in historical or literary contexts.

• その僧そうは破は戒かいの罪つみを犯おかした。

  The monk committed the sin of breaking the precepts.

• 破は戒かい僧そうは寺てらを追つい放ほうされた。

  The apostate monk was expelled from the temple.