Shrine_Temple_Etiquette

Shrine · Temple · Etiquette

3 scenarios · 3 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for shrine · temple · etiquette situations. Each phrase is paired with its formal (keigo) and casual counterpart so you can pick the right register for who you're talking to. Tap any phrase to see audio, romaji, kana, the likely reply, and the gesture / etiquette note that goes with it.

Each phrase is crafted to native-quality standards, then reviewed by the operator for meaning, naturalness, and the formal/casual distinction before it ships.

Excuse me, this omikuji is "kyō" (bad luck). Is it better to tie it here before leaving?
- Formal — to staff
  すみません、このおみくじは「凶」なのですが、結んで帰るのが良いですか？
  すみません、このおみくじは「きょう」なのですが、むすんでかえるのがよいですか？
  N3
Excuse me, how should I properly use this purification basin (chosu-ya)?
- Formal — to staff
  すみません、この手水舎の正しい使い方はどうすればいいですか？
  すみません、このちょうずやのただしいつかいかたはどうすればいいですか？
  N3
Where should I tie this omikuji (fortune slip) before leaving?
- Formal — to staff
  このおみくじは、どこで結んで帰ればいいですか？
  このおみくじは、どこでむすんでかえればいいですか？
  N4