- omairi visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.), worship
Used in everyday conversation when visiting a shrine, temple, or grave to pay respects, often during festivals or memorials.
お正月に神社へお参りに行きます。
Oshōgatsu ni jinja e omairi ni ikimasu.
I will visit a shrine on New Year's.
お墓にお参りしてから、家に帰りました。
Ohaka ni omairi shite kara, ie ni kaerimashita.
After visiting the grave, I went home.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'sanpai' (参拝), which is more formal and specifically refers to shrine or temple visits.
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