gohei

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noun

An implement used in Shintō rituals, consisting of two kamishide draping down alongside a wooden post or bamboo pole.

OriginJapanese 御幣 →
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Meanings

noungohei (plural gohei)
  1. lifestyleAn implement used in Shintō rituals, consisting of two kamishide draping down alongside a wooden post or bamboo pole.

Origin

  1. Japanese御幣
  2. Englishgohei

Borrowed from Japanese 御幣

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APA

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Chicago

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