渡わたり初ぞめ

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Meanings

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bridge-opening ceremony; first crossing of a bridge

A ceremony held when a new bridge is completed, often involving a formal first crossing by officials or local residents.

The bridge-opening ceremony for the new bridge will be held tomorrow.

渡わたり初ぞめでは、地じ元もとの子こどもたちが最さい初しょに橋はしを渡わたった。

At the first crossing ceremony, local children were the first to cross the bridge.

Compound of 渡り (crossing) and 初め (first time), referring to the first crossing of a newly built bridge.