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[さん()·ぱい()]
sanpai
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 参拝

noun, suru verb
  1. visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple

Definition and Synonyms for 参拝

Worship attend religious services
Synonyms: 信心, お参り, 参拝, 奉拝, 尊崇, 崇める, 崇拝, 拝む, 拝礼, 推尊, 敬う, 斎く, 礼拝, 礼賛

Meanings for each kanji in 参拝

» nonplussed; three; going; coming; visiting; visit; be defeated; die; be madly in love
» worship; adore; pray to

Categories 参拝 is a member of

Go To be present at (meetings, church services, university) , etc.
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Sample Sentences for 参拝

Prime Minister Koizumi said, "There are people who say that, because it's unconstitutional, I should not pray at the Yasukuni Shrine".
The question of worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine is left to the independent judgement of Cabinet ministers.
On New Year's Day many Japanese go to the shrine to worship.
In the post-War period, up until 1975, Emperor Showa prayed at the Yasukuni Shrine a total of 8 times.
Such things as the textbook controversy, lack of recognition of historical events, and the prime minister's worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine have caused discord with China.

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