flagellation

IPA(Pronunciation)

countable uncountable

A beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging.

Japanese Meaning

鞭による打撃、特に懲罰や苦行を目的としてむち打ちする行為

The historical account described the ritual flagellation practiced by certain monastic communities as a form of penance.

史料には、いくつかの修道会で悔悛のために行われた儀礼的な鞭打ちが記されている。

Sense（1）

A beating consisting of lashes, notably as corporal punishment or mortification, such as a whipping or scourging.

flagellations

（ plural ）