This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

恵方参り

恵方詣り、 恵方詣

Reading

Kana: えほうまいり
Romaji: ehoumairi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

New Year's visit to a shrine or temple which lies in a favorable (favourable) or lucky direction

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 エ、 めぐ.む、 めぐ.み
Meanings: favor, blessing, grace, kindness
Readings: ホウ、 かた、 -かた、 -がた
Meanings: direction, person, alternative
Readings: サン、 シン、 まい.る、 まい-、 まじわる、 みつ
Meanings: nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in
Readings: ケイ、 ゲイ、 けい.する、 まい.る、 いた.る、 もう.でる
Meanings: visit a temple, arrive, attain