Temple_Shrine_Etiquette
Temple · Shrine · Etiquette
14 scenarios · 14 phrases
Same-meaning phrases are grouped — formal and casual side by side.
Excuse me, I'm not sure how to write on or dedicate this ema (votive tablet). Could you please tell me?
Excuse me, what is this water for?
Excuse me, what does 'Suekichi' on this fortune slip mean?
Excuse me, how do you use these prayer beads?
Excuse me, could you please tell me the purification etiquette? I'm unsure whether to drink the water or just rinse my mouth.
Excuse me, could you please show me the correct way to perform the purification at this chozuya (water ablution pavilion)?
Excuse me, I don't quite understand the proper way to do this here. Could you please teach me?
Excuse me, could you please tell me how to ring this bell?
Excuse me, I'm not sure about the etiquette here (at the purification fountain), could you teach me?
Excuse me, how do I draw this fortune slip?
Excuse me, I'm not sure how to use the purification basin properly. Could you please show me?
Excuse me, is it permissible to take photos inside this building?
Excuse me, I'd like to receive a Goshuin, but I don't understand the procedure. What should I do?
Excuse me, I don't quite understand how to offer a prayer. Could you please tell me the correct procedure?