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Temple · Shrine · Etiquette

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すみません、この手水舎(ちょうずや)での正しい清め方(きよめかた)を教えていただけますか?

すみません、このちょうずやでのただしいきよめかたをおしえていただけますか?

Excuse me, could you please show me the correct way to perform the purification at this chozuya (water ablution pavilion)?

Romaji: Sumimasen, kono chozuya de no tadashii kiyomekata o oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, hidarite, migite, kuchi, soshite hishaku no e no jun ni kiyomemasu. Yatte mimashō ka?

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はい、左手、右手、口、そして柄杓(ひしゃく)の柄(え)の順に清めます。やってみましょうか?

はい、ひだりて、みぎて、くち、そしてひしゃくのえのじゅんにきよめます。やってみましょうか?

Yes, you purify in the order of left hand, right hand, mouth, and then the handle of the ladle. Shall I demonstrate?

Gesture & etiquette

Look inquisitive, make a slight bowing motion, or point to the chozuya.

Do not drink directly from the ladle. Do not use the water to wash your face or hair.

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"すみません、この手水舎(ちょうずや)での正しい清め方(きよめかた)を教えていただけますか?" — Excuse me, could you please show me the correct way to perform the purification at this chozuya (water ablution pavilion)? (Temple · Shrine · Etiquette, JLPT N3)