破は魔ま矢や

noun

ceremonial arrow to ward off evil

A decorative arrow sold at Shinto shrines during New Year's, believed to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck. Often displayed in the home.

• 正しょう月がつに神じん社じゃで破は魔ま矢やを買かった。

  I bought a ceremonial arrow at the shrine during New Year's.

• 破は魔ま矢やを玄げん関かんに飾かざると魔ま除よけになると言いわれている。

  It is said that displaying a hamaya at the entrance wards off evil.