祓はらう

godan verb (-u), transitive verb

exorcise; purify; cleanse ritually

Refers to Shinto or spiritual purification, driving away evil spirits, misfortune, or impurity through ritual acts. Often used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

• 神かん主ぬしがお祓はらいをして、家いえを祓はらった。

  The Shinto priest performed a purification rite and cleansed the house.

• 厄やくを祓はらうために神じん社じゃへ行いった。

  I went to the shrine to ward off bad luck.