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煩悩
There are said to be 108 'bonno' that haunt humans. The temple bells on New Year's Eve (Joya no Kane) are struck 108 times to dispel these desires.
Examples in context
百八の煩悩を消すために鐘を鳴らします
The bell is rung to erase the 108 worldly desires.
人間は煩悩から逃れるのが難しい生き物です
Humans are creatures for whom it is difficult to escape earthly passions.
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