A common purification ritual uses a , a wooden stick with linen or paper shide attached at the top. A Shinto priest waves the  over a person, item, or newly bought property, such as a building or a car.
A common purification ritual involves the use of a , a wooden stick with a fabric or paper covering attached to its top. This is done by a Shinto priest who waves the  over an individual, object, or newly acquired possession, such as a building or car.