三さん献こん

noun

three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups

Shinto ritual in which the bride and groom each take three sips from three cups, totaling nine sips. Also known as 三々九度.

See also: 三三九度

• 結けっ婚こん式しきで三さん献こんの儀ぎが行おこなわれた。

  The three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups was performed at the wedding ceremony.