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visit to a temple or shrine; worship; pilgrimage
初詣で神社に参詣する人が大勢いた。
There were many people visiting the shrine for New Year.
遠方から参詣に訪れる信者も多い。
Many believers come from afar to worship.
参詣の帰りに門前の店で食事をした。
On the way back from the shrine visit, I ate at a shop near the gate.