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I’m traveling to Japan and plan to visit multiple shrines. I want to make sure I’m respectful during my visits. How do I ask “Is there anything I should be careful about?” when visiting a shrine in Japanese?
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神社（じんじゃ）に参拝（さんぱい）する時（とき）、気（き）をつけることはありますか。
Jinja ni sanpai suru toki, ki o tsukeru koto wa arimasu ka?
Is there anything I should be careful about when visiting a shrine?
This phrase is useful when you want to ensure you’re being considerate and following etiquette. “Jinja” means “shrine”, “sanpai suru” means “to visit (for worship)”, and “ki o tsukeru” means “to be careful or mindful”.
When visiting a shrine, it’s customary to follow certain procedures, such as washing your hands and mouth at the chozuya (purification fountain) and bowing at the torii gate as a sign of respect. Using this phrase can help you learn more about specific customs at each shrine.
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