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[はつ(初)·もうで(詣)]
hatsumoude
noun

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[はつ(初)·もう(詣)·で]
hatsumoude
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[はつ(初)·も·う·で]
hatsumoude
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English Meaning(s) for 初詣

noun
  1. first shrine visit of New Year
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Meanings for each kanji in 初詣

» first time; beginning
» visit a temple

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Sample Sentences for 初詣

This is called hatsumode, the first visit to a shrine.
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The most important Shinto event takes place in the New Year, when millions of people visit shrines to pray for happiness and a healthy year.
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Hatsumoude means New Year's visits to shrines.
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New Year shrine visit; which shrines are potent?
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