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Zach

式年遷宮祭

Reading

Kana: しきねんせんぐうさい
Romaji: shikinensenguusai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

fixed-interval transfer ceremony (wherein a shrine's sacred object is transferred to a newly constructed main hall)

Kanji

Reading: シキ
Meanings: style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression
Readings: ネン、 とし
Meanings: year, counter for years
Readings: セン、 うつ.る、 うつ.す、 みやこがえ
Meanings: transition, move, change
Readings: キュウ、 グウ、 ク、 クウ、 みや
Meanings: Shinto shrine, constellations, palace, princess
Readings: サイ、 まつ.る、 まつ.り、 まつり
Meanings: ritual, offer prayers, celebrate, deify, enshrine, worship