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Temple · Shrine

N3

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すみません、このお水は何に使うものですか?

すみません、このおみずはなににつかうものですか?

Excuse me, what is this water used for? (While pointing at the chozuya)

Romaji: Sumimasen, kono o-mizu wa nani ni tsukau mono desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Kore wa chōzuya to itte, o-mairi no mae ni mi o kiyomeru tame no mono desu.

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これは手水舎といって、お参りの前に身を清めるためのものです。

これはちょうずやといって、おまいりのまえにみおきよめるためのものです。

This is called a 'chozuya', used for purifying yourself before worship.

Gesture & etiquette

Point politely at the *chozuya* or the water basin while asking.

Do not drink the water or use it for non-purification purposes. Follow the proper purification steps (often demonstrated by illustrations).

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"すみません、このお水は何に使うものですか?" — Excuse me, what is this water used for? (While pointing at the chozuya) (Temple · Shrine, JLPT N3)