初詣
Hatsumode
初詣は日本のお正月の大切な行事です。
Hatsumode is an important Japanese New Year's event.
人々は新しい年を迎えると、神社やお寺に行きます。
When people welcome the new year, they go to shrines and temples.
そこで、一年の健康や幸せを祈ります。
There, they pray for health and happiness in the new year.
多くの人は元日や三が日に行きますが、忙しい人はその後でも大丈夫です。
Most people go on New Year's Day or three days after New Year's, but those who are busy can go afterwards.
神社では鳥居をくぐり、手水舎で手を洗い、口をすすぎます。
At shrines, people pass through the torii gate, wash their hands and rinse their mouths at the hand- and mouth-watering facilities, and then put money in the money-offering box.
そして、賽銭箱にお金を入れ、お辞儀をして手をたたきます。
Then, put money in the money-offering box, bow, and clap your hands.
この時、自分の願い事を心の中で言います。
At this time, say your wish in your heart.
また、お守りやおみくじを買う人も多いです。
Many people also buy good luck charms and omikuji.
おみくじで良い結果が出ると、嬉しい気持ちになりますね。
If you get a good result from omikuji, you will feel happy.
初詣は家族や友達と行くことが多いですが、一人で行く人もいます。
Hatsumode is often done with family or friends, but some people go alone.
夜に行くと、神社の灯りがきれいで特別な雰囲気があります。
If you go at night, the shrine has a special atmosphere with beautiful lights.
初詣は新しい年の始まりを感じる素敵な習慣です。
Hatsumode is a wonderful custom to feel the beginning of a new year.
あなたも日本に行ったら、ぜひ体験してみてください！
You should definitely experience it when you visit Japan!
Comprehension Check
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What do people pray for during hatsumode?