Casual — to friend
Shrine · Advanced
ご縁があるように、お賽銭は5円玉にしよう！ — Let's put a 5-yen coin in the offering box for good luck (Go-en). (Shrine · Advanced, Casual — to friend, JLPT N3)
You
ご縁があるように、お賽銭は5円玉にしよう！
ごえんがあるように、おさいせんはごえんだまにしよう！
Let's put a 5-yen coin in the offering box for good luck (Go-en).
Romaji: Goen ga aru you ni, osaisen wa goendama ni shiyou! / Reply Romaji: Ii ne! Sono negai, kanau to ii ne.
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いいね！その願い、叶うといいね。
いいね！そのねがい、かなうといいね。
That's a great idea! I hope your wish comes true.
Gesture & etiquette
Smile warmly and gently pat the person on the shoulder while nodding.
Do not use formal 'desu/masu' language. Avoid sounding like a guide or priest.
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