お参り

おまいり
Alternative writings: 御参り
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

A visit to a shrine, temple, or grave to pray or pay respects; an act of worship or visiting (related to the verb 参る/参拝).

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週末にお墓参りに行き、親の供養をした。

I went to visit my parents' graves over the weekend and held a memorial.

初詣で神社にお参りした。

I visited the shrine for hatsumode (New Year's visit).

お参りする前に手を清めてください。

Please wash your hands before praying/visiting (the shrine).

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