shrine parishioner
Refers to a person who is a parishioner of a particular Shinto shrine, especially one who was born in the shrine's parish. The term emphasizes a lifelong connection from birth.
As a parishioner of the local shrine, he participates in the festival every year.
Compound of 産 (ubu, 'birth') and 子 (ko, 'child'), literally 'birth child', referring to a person born within a shrine's parish and thus a parishioner from birth.