初詣
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 初詣
1
first shrine visit of the New Year
Examples
初詣、ご利益があるのはどこの神社？
New Year shrine visit; which shrines are potent?
Kanji in this Word
初
7 strokes
Frequency: 152
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
first time
beginning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.め
はじ.めて
はつ
はつ-
うい-
-そ.める
-ぞ.め
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
はっ
詣
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
visit a temple
arrive
attain
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
ゲイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けい.する
まい.る
いた.る
もう.でる
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