JLPT Pre-N5 TraditionalDaily Life

To the Shrine - 神社へ

A peaceful visit to a shrine for quiet ritual and reflection.

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To the Shrine - 神社へ — page 1 (JLPT Pre-N5)

リョウは神社じんじゃきます。

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Ryo goes to the shrine.

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To the Shrine - 神社へ — page 2 (JLPT Pre-N5)

鳥居とりいとおります。おおきくてあかいです。

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He passes through the torii gate. It is big and red.

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To the Shrine - 神社へ — page 3 (JLPT Pre-N5)

あらいます。いのります。

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He washes his hands. He prays.

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To the Shrine - 神社へ — page 4 (JLPT Pre-N5)

おみくじをきます。今日きょうは「中吉ちゅうきち」です。

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He draws a fortune. Today’s fortune is "medium luck."

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To the Shrine - 神社へ — page 5 (JLPT Pre-N5)

神社じんじゃしずかです。とてもきれいです。

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The shrine is quiet. It's very beautiful.

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