Formal — to stranger
Shrine · Temple
お参りは二礼二拍手一礼ですね。 — It's two bows, two claps, and one bow, right? (Shrine · Temple, Formal — to stranger, JLPT N3)
You
お参りは二礼二拍手一礼ですね。
おまいりはにれいにはくしゅいちれいですね。
It's two bows, two claps, and one bow, right?
Romaji: Omairi wa nirei nihakushu ichirei desu ne. / Reply Romaji: Hai, sono toori desu. Kokoro o komete omairi kudasai.
Reply
はい、その通りです。心を込めてお参りください。
はい、そのとおりです。こころをこめておまいりください。
Yes, that is correct. Please offer your prayers with a sincere heart.
Gesture & etiquette
Give a slight, polite bow while speaking.
Do not clap loudly near the main hall if there are signs requesting silence; avoid wearing noisy footwear.
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