oniyarai
1. driving out evil spirits (on New Year's eve)
Noun
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1. driving out evil spirits (on New Year's eve)
1. Was not dispatched/sent (as a spirit/ghost).; Was not possessed/controlled (by a spirit/ghost).
1. If/when a demon is dispatched; If a demon were to be sent
1. Was not possessed.; Was not dispatched/sent (by a spirit).
1. If/when possessed by a ghost; If/when a ghost possessed (someone)
1. Not a ghost story.; Not demonic possession.
1. Wasn't a demon/spirit.; Wasn't possessed.
1. Was sending ghosts.; Was dispatching spirits.
1. Probably a ghost did it.; Likely a spirit was involved.
1. It's not a ghost story.; It's not supernatural.