Japanese

お参り

おまいり
Meaning: visit (a shrine/temple); worship
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

お
参
り

Example sentences

I went to visit a shrine for the New Year.
初詣で近くの神社へお参りに行った。
I went to a nearby shrine for the first visit of the year.
子供の健やかな成長を願って、近くの宮へお参りに行った。
Wishing for the healthy growth of the child, we went to a nearby shrine to pray.
毎月一日は、この神社にお参りすることにしている。
I make it a rule to visit this shrine on the first of every month.
商売繁盛を願って、蛭子様を祀る神社へお参りに行った。
I went to a shrine dedicated to Ebisu-sama to pray for business prosperity.
新年のお参りで、家族の健康を願って新しい御札を授かった。
During the New Year's visit to the shrine, I received a new talisman to pray for my family's health.

Usage Notes

Refers to visiting a shrine or temple for worship or prayer, often done during New Year's.

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