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Shuddō-Meirei

/ʃʊdˈdoʊ ˈmeɪˌreɪ/
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  1. 1

    A command or directive aimed at achieving purification or spiritual cleansing.

    "The priest issued a shuddō-meirei to the congregation before the ritual began."
  2. 2

    An instruction in a spiritual context that emphasizes the importance of purification.

    "During the ceremony, the shuddō-meirei was recited to prepare the participants for the sacred rites."

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The term 'shuddō-meirei' originates from Japanese, where 'shuddō' means 'purification' and 'meirei' means 'command' or 'order'. This term is often used in the context of spiritual or ritualistic practices, reflecting a historical connection to Shinto and Buddhist traditions in Japan.

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