お参り
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Noun form. Refers to the act of visiting a shrine or temple to pray or pay respects. Often used in polite contexts with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a verb, e.g., 『お参りする』 (o-mairi suru, 'to worship / Visit a shrine').
Theme
Two friends, Haruka and User, are planning a weekend outing in Kyoto. They discuss visiting a famous shrine to experience local culture and traditions.
お参り
おまいり
worship, shrine visit
Culture & SocietyReligion & Festivals
Memory Hook
Imagine visiting a shrine to 'worship' and saying 'Oh, my! I'm here!' — 'Oh my' sounds like 'お参り' (o-mairi, 'shrine visit').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『お参り』 (o-mairi, 'shrine visit') is a common practice at Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples, often for prayers, festivals, or New Year's visits. People bow, clap, and offer coins as part of the ritual.
Forms
Base: お参りNoun form. Refers to the act of visiting a shrine or temple to pray or pay respects. Often used in polite contexts with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form a verb, e.g., 『お参りする』 (o-mairi suru, 'to worship / Visit a shrine').