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祟り
A specific type of curse or retribution from a god or vengeful spirit resulting from disrespect. It usually manifests as natural disasters or illness.
Examples in context
古い祠を壊したせいで祟りが起きた
A curse occurred because an old shrine was destroyed.
村人は怨霊の祟りを恐れて社を建てた
Villagers built a shrine fearing the curse of a vengeful spirit.
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