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お宮参りは、赤ちゃんが生まれて約一か月後に神社に参拝する、大切なお祝いなんです。
おみやまいりは、あかちゃんがうまれてやくいっかげつごにじんじゃにさんぱいする、たいせつなおいわいなんです。
Omiya-mairi is an important celebration — a shrine visit made about one month after a baby is born.
Romaji: O-miya-mairi wa, akachan ga umarete yaku ikkagetsu go ni jinja ni sanpai suru, taisetsu na o-iwai na n desu. / Reply Romaji: Sou nan desu ka! Suteki na fushuu desu ne.
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そうなんですか！素敵な風習ですね。
そうなんですか！すてきなふうしゅうですね。
Is that so! What a lovely tradition.
Gesture & etiquette
When discussing family-related ceremonies like this, a warm and reverent tone is appropriate. If asked to attend, dress formally and follow the family's lead on all shrine rituals.
お宮参り is a Shinto ceremony to present a newborn to the local deity and give thanks for a safe birth. The baby is typically dressed in white or a formal kimono. Family members take turns holding the child during the visit. It is followed by a celebratory meal (お祝い膳) with family.